Supersonic, Nuclear Capable, and Lethal: The Tu-22 M "Backfire"
Russia’s most powerful bomber until the Tu-160 Blackjack was introduced, the Tu-22 Backfire was and remains a nuclear capable strike aircraft …
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Choosing the Easiest Plane to Fly for All Skill Levels
Each airplane has its own peculiarities in flying characteristics which make the handling requirements varied for each design and model. However, some …
Continue ReadingHelicopters and Rotors - Tandem Rotor Helicopters vs Tail Rotor Helicopters
Helicopters or rotary aircraft have always intrigued people. Did you know that every helicopter requires at least two rotors to fly? While there are …
Continue ReadingThe Hindenburg Disaster Myths Exposed
Seared into the memory of countless people, the destruction of the Hindenburg was one of the first tragedies recorded and viewed worldwide. While many …
Continue ReadingLearn about the Physics of Small Airplane Flying
Learn about the principles behind small airplane flight and how it compares and contrast with larger planes. We cover the basic physics of flight and …
Continue ReadingHow Much did a WWII Airplane Cost the US to Build in Today's Money
Learn about the value of WWII aircraft in today’s dollars and how the cost of an airplane differed from the WW2 era to today.
Continue ReadingWhy Were There Volcanic Ash Flight Restrictions and Flight Delays Due to Volcanic Ash in April 2010?
Iceland’s Grimsvotn volcano is causing delays in 2011. In April 2010, most airlines flying out of European cities cancelled flights due to …
Continue ReadingAirplanes: High Wing Aircraft
The topic of low wing vs. high wing aircraft always starts a heated debated amongst pilots. These paragraphs discuss the merits of the high wing …
Continue ReadingAirplanes: Low Wing Aircraft
Low wing aircraft are the majority of both general aviation and commercial airplanes. This article discusses the benefits of the low wing design and …
Continue ReadingJet Aircraft with Propellers on the Rear of the Engines
There are only a few models of modern jet aircraft with propellers on the rear of the engines. Using the pusher design has resulted in some beautiful, …
Continue ReadingAirline Travel: Safest Seat on Airplane
Going online to pick the seats for your next flight and want to know the safest seats on airplane? This article helps you pick the seats with the best …
Continue ReadingShenyangs J-15: The Future of Chinese Naval Aviation
As China moves to deploy both a converted Russian aircraft carrier and its own home built class of aircraft carriers, the question of which aircraft …
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