Boeing Sonic Cruiser - Supersonic Speeds Leads to Increased Costs to Airlines
We all love to fly in jetliners and reach our destination in the quickest possible time. Of course there are some like me who want the flight to be as …
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Forces Acting on an Airplane During Flight: The Dynamics of Weight, Lift, Drag, and Thrust Forces on a Plane
It is a very cool experience to sit in the comfortable seats of a jet liner, sip the drinks that are served, stuff yourself with excellent food and …
Continue ReadingVirgin Galactic and White Knight 2 - Launching Commercial Space Tourism
Burt Rutan and Sir Richard Branson have moved one step closer to launching the world’s first commercial space tourism service. On July 28, …
Continue ReadingBeginner Pilot Information about Pilot Mentality
Throughout flight training, students gradually learn how to think like a pilot. They learn this skill from the tasks set before them, and from the …
Continue ReadingPreventing an Aircraft Fuel Tank Explosions - FAA Requirements and TWA Flight 800
The FAA’s requirements are a landmark decision, intended to prevent disasters like the aircraft fuel tank explosion of TWA Flight 800. Learn …
Continue ReadingHow Do I Get a Private Pilot License? Deciding Between Flight School, Private Instructor, and Flying Clubs
You may be wondering, how do I get my private pilot license? Depending upon where you live, there may be a variety of options available to you. This …
Continue ReadingHow to Become a Private Pilot: Costs and Requirements of Becoming a Student Pilot
Are you thinking about when and how you can fly as a private pilot? The journey to becoming a private pilot is an exciting one, but it is also a major …
Continue ReadingDesktop Flight Simulators and Flight School Training: How Students Can Learn Lessons from PC Games
For many years now, flight instructors have argued about the merits and dangers of using PC-based flight simulators to supplement their …
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