Airplane flight is one of the most significant technological achievements of the 20th century. The invention of the airplane allows people to travel from one side of the planet to the other in less ...
If you’re a frequent flier, you may barely pay attention to the routine stages of flight. Still, you know the basics: After takeoff, the airplane climbs for the first 15 to 20 minutes before reaching ...
Here's what that means for turbulence. Every flier waits to hear those magic words after takeoff: “We have reached cruising altitude; you’re now free to move about the cabin.” But what is cruising ...
When flight attendants remind you to switch to airplane mode on your phone, you may want to listen. In a viral video garnering nearly 900,000 views on TikTok, an airline pilot and U.S. Army veteran ...
In-flight camera use offers educational and safety benefits for pilots, but it is critical to ensure all recording equipment is used safely, legally, and without causing distraction. Ideal cameras for ...
The Flying-V, an experimental aircraft that promises significantly greater fuel efficiency over more conventional commercial jet designs, is moving towards a larger, more detailed version since the ...