Airplanes
The SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest manned jet aircraft ever built and set a world record in the ’70s, for traveling from London to New York in just 1:54:56. Nearly half a century later, those numbers still stand untouched. Now, a new simulation imagines what that kind of speed would look like. Posted by Airplane […]
A man who has played Microsoft Flight Simulator many times took a chance to see if he could fly a real Boeing 737 using the official version used by pilots. It’s something that very few people can achieve, captaining a huge Boeing 737, but now, after previously using the Microsoft version, one plane enthusiast managed […]
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 […]