When film directors shoot their movies, they make sure that everything is perfect: for example, actors are all in place; their lines are memorised; there's a timeline with expected...
21/12/2022
Section
aviation geeks
How a phenomenon first described centuries ago allows aircraft wings to generate lift
15/12/2022
The modern cockpit is of course packed with myriad buttons, switches, gauges, and screens. Recently we took a look at one, the weather radar, but another which is considered...
12/12/2022
If you're a true aviation geek, maybe you already knew airplanes carry their fuel in the wings. But do you know why, exactly where, and how it all works? Here's a quick primer.
21/11/2022
Traffic circuit manoeuvres are those done in the vicinity of the airport after take-off or before landing, a set of predefined trajectories which manage traffic around an airport, following a specific sequence which rarely varies.
10/11/2022
As with roads for cars, trucks, and motorcycles, airport runways have their own special markings, some obvious, some not - so here's a little primer!
27/10/2022
Why are aircraft cabins pressurised and how does it affect you? Therein lies a tale...
20/10/2022
If you've ever ridden aboard an Airbus A320 you may have heard a strange noise upon takeoff or landing. Some describe it as the barking of a dog; others like the sound a saw makes.
13/10/2022
During radio communication, interference can makes it difficult to hear, and using letters of the alphabet alone can also be misinterpreted. So in order to prevent confusion, each letter was converted into an entire, universally agreed upon word, and one that's phonetically simple and pronounceable in many languages
09/09/2022
Clarifying a few things about one of the most complex buildings in any airport
23/08/2022
Load more