Airplanes
Most people might find this surprising
This is quite the experience
The reason is surprisingly simple
This passenger filmed his entire Concorde journey from check-in to touchdown, and he even managed to capture the sound barrier wave on camera. It was an aircraft that was famed for its sheer speed, with passengers able to get from London to New York in just under three hours. Now, though, footage has come to […]
This Boeing 747 ‘Doomsday’ plane features a strange hump with a critical role. The ‘Jumbo Jet’ is one of the most famous and iconic sights to ever grace the skies. Boeing’s 747 is a vital piece of infrastructure for the United States’ leadership. Its hump helps the hierarchy of the government function during the worst […]
There are reportedly around 700 jets retired every year, and some of the old Boeing planes have been turned into something special. From impressive hotels hidden deep within the jungle, to restaurants and even homes, the opportunities to jazz up old planes really are endless. And, even though some planes go to scrap after lying […]
The Boeing 747 first took to the skies in the late 1960s
A US pilot has revealed why your flight departures are often at odd times, such as 17:11, and not strictly at half past or on the hour. When flying, you’ll find that some flights have odd staggered times and sometimes fall at odd minutes past the hour. After previously dishing out advice on things all […]
Planes need fuel. Lots of it. This solar-powered drone, called Skydweller, doesn’t. The US-built drone just stayed in the sky for more than three days straight – no gas, no pit stops. Just sunlight and batteries doing their thing. Its wings stretch wider than a Boeing 747, which is insane when you remember it’s not […]
This could be game-changing for the aviation industry
US YouTuber Cleetus McFarland just filmed one of the most stressful RC jet flights you’ll ever see, putting a Pilot RC J-10 turbine jet through its paces. The aircraft costs around $20,000 and looks and sounds like a fighter plane in miniature. It took off clean, slicing through the sky with insane noise and speed. […]
This could be a game changer for the industry
Taylor is so fly like a jet stream
This US airline pilot revealed a clever hack to help ear pressure when flying, and it could change the way you travel forever. Let’s face it, when flying, the takeoff and landing are two of the most dreaded parts due to a drop and an increase in pressure. But, after taking this advice, your days […]