Airplanes
Catch flights, not feelings
Many people wonder whether they could ever be capable of landing a plane such as a Boeing 737. Well, one YouTuber had the same thought – so he decided to try it in a simulator. The YouTuber in question has only ever been in one flight simulator prior to this. But he decided to try […]
There’s usually a very good explanation
Ramy RC, an American YouTuber and RC pilot, spent months building a large-scale Boeing 787, but its long-awaited flight at the airfield ended in disaster. He’d poured five months into the replica all to get it ready for this run. At first, it was perfect. For a moment it really did look like a Dreamliner […]
Flying a plane isn’t an easy task, with pilots having to master many skills and rack up flying hours to achieve special ranks in the aircraft industry, but luckily, autopilot exists. It turns out that pilots don’t actually have to do all of the work themselves, thanks to the addition of autopilot mode. As laid […]
Of all the crazy things you’ve ever seen, you’ve probably never seen a plane’s landing gear being fixed mid-flight. But recent, jaw-dropping footage has revealed an instance of exactly that happening. Back in 1985, Scott Gordon’s landing gear failed while flying over St. Augustine in Florida. Mechanic Jim Moser decided to race down the runway […]
These are the moments we’ll always remember
World leaders and royals don’t usually fly commercial
The Airbus A380 is one of the world’s premier aircraft, serving as a direct rival to the Boeing 747. Since being unveiled in 2005, the Airbus A380 has been operated by the world’s biggest airlines. Back in 2010, it was nearly the subject of a potentially enormous disaster while traveling from Singapore to Australia. Thankfully, […]
They are true American heroes
King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands isn’t just a member of the Dutch royal family, he’s also a licensed pilot and even flies a Boeing 737. Many royals have an interest in all things that fly, but King Willem has certainly taken things to the next level by flying a Boeing business jet. Forget hopping on […]
Few things in life compare to the raw thrill of plane take-offs, especially when it’s caught on camera in all its glory. From supersonic Concorde climbs to nearly vertical Boeing 777X ascents, these incredible plane take-offs are guaranteed to make your heart soar. We’ve rounded up 15 of the most jaw-dropping moments ever captured, and […]
The airline has released a statement
This clip from the Discovery Channel shows the Airbus A380 attempting the flutter test – the most dangerous trial in its entire certification program. The footage shows the world’s largest passenger jet diving at near-supersonic speed, shuddering as engineers watch with bated breath. Pilots even strapped into parachutes and helmets, signifying just how extreme this […]
