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how to name a plane

How to Name a Plane?

Aircraft · 4 min read

While it was a bit absurd to name planes in the early 90s, KLM airlines changed the conversation by naming its first airplane Dikke Dirk (Fat Dirk) in the early 1920s.

Sep 01, 2022
aircraft maintenance engineering

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering: All You Need to Know

Aircraft · 4 min read

One of the best courses in the aviation world is an aircraft maintenance engineering program. While it may have various denotations from one education institution to another as we will find out shortly, what is primary to the program is to train engineers or technicians, as they may be known, the working principles of flight, aircraft maintenance, both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance commonly referred to as out of phase maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Aug 31, 2022
airbus a380 private jet

Airbus A380 Private Jet: The Flying Palace

Aircraft · 5 min read

The Airbus A380 is described by the aircraft manufacturer as "the world’s largest and most spacious passenger aircraft." Airbus highlights that the aircraft has "two full-length decks with widebody dimensions" and more seating space than any other aircraft.

Aug 31, 2022
why do planes leave trails

Why Do Planes Leave Trails?

Aircraft · 5 min read

You have probably been in a cold weather environment and noticed that when you or the people around you speak, it seems like smoke is coming out of your mouths. Well, the principle of planes leaving white trails in the sky is basically the same.

Aug 24, 2022
how to land a plane

How Do Planes Land?

Aircraft · 6 min read

Introduction ‍Being a pilot isn’t easy. Landing a plane, in particular, is no cakewalk. Plane crashes have killed people for centuries, and the dangers are only increasing. Fortunately, there are ways to become a safer pilot. To become a professional pilot you need to know how can a plane land efficiently to make a safe […]

Aug 23, 2022
service ceiling

Service Ceiling and Absolute Ceiling: Aircraft Limits

Aircraft · 5 min read

Ever wondered why commercial passenger aircraft cannot fly further into space? If you are afraid of heights then this may not be your cup of tea.

Aug 23, 2022
gpws

GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System)

Aircraft · 5 min read

You are probably familiar with these phrases: “Terrain! Terrain!”, “Pull Up! Pull Up!”, “Too Low – Gear!”, “Too Low – Flaps!”, and “Sink Rate!” Simply put, these are warning calls that help in aviation safety.

Aug 22, 2022
aircraft fuel system

Aircraft Fuel System

Aircraft · 7 min read

Being such complex machines, aircraft have many components and systems that must work in synchrony to guarantee a smooth and safe flight.

Aug 11, 2022
buying a used airplane

Buying a Used Airplane

Aircraft · 6 min read

Buying an aircraft can be exciting, but daunting at the same time. For the private buyer, it generally represents a significant investment which is why it should not be taken lightly.

Aug 11, 2022
bingo fuel

Bingo Fuel

Aircraft · 5 min read

The aviation world is full of terms that are unusual to outsiders. These are known as informal military slang used in military aviation. “Bingo” and “Joker” fuel are one of them.

Aug 10, 2022
How Safe Are Airplanes?

Fact Check: How Safe Are Airplanes?

Aircraft · 6 min read

Aviation safety is a top priority in air travel and airline industry, and there are many reasons why that is so.

Aug 04, 2022
airworthiness

Airworthiness Explained

Aircraft · 6 min read

Airworthiness is the ability of an airplane and its airborne equipment or systems to operate in flight and on the ground without posing a substantial threat to the flight crew, ground crew, passengers, or foreign entities.

Jul 26, 2022

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