Air Defense and Airspace Management Controls
What is air defense and airspace management? Why is it in place? What happens if it is crossed?
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What Caused the Berlin Airlift? The Yalta Conference Leads to the Postdam Agreement
What caused the Berlin Airlift? The roots of the largest airlift operation in human history stemmed from the fomenting conflict between the East and …
Continue ReadingAirplane Carry On Regulations: Rules, Fees & More about Carry On Baggage
This article describes the different airplane carry on regulations. How large can the bag be? What is not allowed inside the carry-on? Why have the …
Continue ReadingThe Airline Cockpit Crews and Safety Standards
This article describes the modern crew of a standard airline operation in the domestic United States. Positions, titles, experience, and duties are …
Continue ReadingUltralight Aircraft Instruments: What is required and what is just a good idea?
This article discusses ultralight aircraft instruments and the legality regarding these on-board flight instruments. As ultralights are not certified …
Continue ReadingArticle on Aviation Pioneers: Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh, and Howard Hughes
Among some of the most important people ever to grace their presence in aviation history are Howard Hughes, Charles Lindbergh, Amelia Earhart and the …
Continue ReadingLearn the History of the Early German Aviation Pioneers
There are numerous German aviation pioneers that helped establish the foundations of the industry in the early 1900s. Among other things, their …
Continue ReadingAircraft Wing Lifting Capacity
The lifting capacity of aircraft wings depends on several factors. The aerodynamics that generates the lift plays an important role in this process. …
Continue ReadingDesign of Airplane Wings
An airplane wing is not just a streamlined structure attached to the fuselage of the airplane but a coordinated system formed of several parts. The …
Continue ReadingFacts on Ramjet Technology - Achieving Supersonic Speeds with the Leduc and Nord 1500 Griffon
The facts on ramjet technology show its importance and limitations to aviation science. They are able to reach speeds of roughly Mach 5, but cannot …
Continue ReadingAirplane Runways and Taxiways
Airplane runways and taxiways are an important part of the overall functioning of airplanes. Smooth working of an airport depends substantially on the …
Continue ReadingResponsibilities of an Air Traffic Controller: Job Outlook
If you love planes you might consider a job as an air traffic controller. This is an exciting and interesting job with a lot of responsibility. Learn …
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