A Brief History of Aviation - The Beginnings Posted By : Michael Russell
This is part one of a two-part review of Aviation from its beginnings to the present day. It is a subjective look at a few of the highlights in the development of Aviation over the centuries. The...
View ArticlePan American Airways - From Auckland to Khartoum Posted By : Michael Russell
This is part one of Pan Am's First Around the World Flight, from Auckland, NZ to Khartoum. Pan American's "Pacific Clipper" was the first commercial aircraft to circumnavigate the globe in December...
View ArticlePan American Airways - From Khartoum to New York City Posted By : Michael...
Pan American Airways "Pacific Clipper", a Boeing Flying Boat, had just completed it's flight from San Francisco to Auckland, New Zealand on Dec 7, 1941 when the news reached them that the USA was at...
View ArticleC-119 Flying Boxcar Posted By : Michael Russell
The C-119 Flying Boxcar was a twin-engine, twin boom, twin tail cargo and troop transport that could carry up to 62 fully-equipped troops or a 30,000 pound cargo load. Paratroopers of most countries in...
View ArticleThe First Rocket Powered Airplanes Posted By : Michael Russell
In 1947, the first flight that broke the sound barrier was recorded in history of aviation. Since then, we have broken many records and we have seen many experimental rocket powered aircraft come and go.
View ArticleThe Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley MkV Bomber Posted By : Michael Russell
At the beginning of World War II, the most important night bomber in service with the Royal Air Force was the twin-engined Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley Mk V, the forerunner of the Halifax and Lancaster...
View ArticleWorld War II - The Foo Fighters Posted By : Michael Russell
"Foo fighter" was used by Allied aircraft pilots in WW II to describe the mysterious aerial phenomena seen in the skies over Europe and the Pacific theatre. Contemporary witnesses often assumed that...
View ArticleThe RAF Lockheed Ventura Light Bomber Posted By : Michael Russell
The Lockheed Ventura Mks I and II were more famous by the end of WW II as bomber trainers, although they were still being flown operationally by the South Africans. With a full load of bombs they were...
View ArticleThe B-50 Superfortress Posted By : Michael Russell
While not many were ordered, the B-50 Superfortress was the ultimate expression of the B-29 family and one of the last piston-engined bombers built. The B-50 was retired from its main role as atomic...
View ArticleThe English Electric Lightning Posted By : Michael Russell
The English Electric Lightning was the world's first online fighter to attain speeds in excess of Mach 2.0 in straight and level flight. From takeoff to level flight at 30,000 feet in 2 minutes, it...
View ArticleThe F-22 and the Fighter Aircraft's Future Posted By : Michael Russell
Some experts say the fighter aircraft of the future will be able to maneuver closely around each other in situations where the missile will be of little use and the gun will again be all important....
View ArticleAviation - Really Part Of Our Lives Posted By : Michael Russell
Aviation, fascinating for many, boring for others. Not here though. Some very interesting aviation "trivia" - and not only for the enthusiast. I often wonder how things affect the way I live. In...
View ArticleHow To Pick A Helicopter School For Training Posted By : Barney Garcia
A career in flying helicopters or airplanes is a dream of many youngsters. Learning to fly is an expensive affair. It is very important to choose the best training school that trains you in flying....
View ArticleHow Jet Engines Operate Posted By : Jonathon Blocker
It is a great privilege to be able to retain the services of a lear jet when you need it for business or personal use. Some individuals are seasoned travelers, while others might feel some pangs of...
View ArticleFlying Without Wings Posted By : Mike Glanville
Flying without wings, why Hov Podding is popularising hovercraft ownership. Since early man witnessed the ability of early sparrow, he has always wanted to shrug off earth's gravitational force, and...
View ArticleHave The Right Emergency Plan For Helicopter Safety Posted By : Jill Smi
Flying a helicopter is a challenge for most pilots simply because helicopters struggle with opposing forces in order to keep itself airborne. As such, there is a need to ensure the safety of helicopter...
View ArticleUsing Tutorial For Flight Planning Posted By : Jill Smi
Learning flight planning is as important as learning to operate an aircraft. After all, the safety and success of every flight depends on the efficiency of the flight plan. Before a pilot can hope to...
View ArticleHow To Plan A Safe Flight Posted By : Jill Smi
A flight plan is more than just a schedule and an itinerary. It is a map of your point of origin and destination indicating the different factors that will affect how safely and efficiently you will...
View ArticleComparing Flying A Plane To A Helicopter Posted By : Jill Smi
Once you've decided to become a pilot, the question of whether you should fly a helicopter or a plane will become one of your most important decisions. Ideally, you should learn to fly both, but if...
View ArticleUsing A Flight Simulator To Learn How To Fly Posted By : Jill Smi
There are many people who want to learn to fly a helicopter and experience the feeling of being up in the air. However, most people are afraid of doing it because it is so unfamiliar to them. One good...
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