Traveling with a baby can be an exciting yet challenging experience, especially when it comes to flying. The thought of being confined in a small space with a fussy baby can be daunting, but with proper planning and preparation, it can be a smooth journey for both you and your little one. In this guide, …
3 Tips for Observing Good On-Flight Etiquette
So, you’re about to take your first flight. You may be feeling a bit nervous and a bit scared when you eventually hop aboard the plane. That’s completely normal. Everyone feels a little bit scared when boarding a commercial flight. Being up in the sky, above the clouds, for sometimes hours on end can be …
How Far are We From Flying In Electric Aircraft?
Today, when we think of an electric vehicle, we most certainly don’t think of an electric aircraft. Instead, we probably go straight to thinking about Tesla and its enigmatic leader Elon Musk. The company has been revolutionising electric road vehicles for years now.
Why the Life of a Commercial Pilot Can Be Difficult
Life as a pilot may certainly seem fun and glamorous when you see it play out on television, but the reality can be quite difficult. Of course, that’s not to say that being a pilot is a bad occupation all around. However, there are lots of aspects of the job that make it incredibly difficult, …
How to Relax if You’re a Nervous Flyer
Although flying is fairly common these days and most people have at least some experience, it’s not surprising that many people still struggle with a fear of flying. Even if your logic tells you that it’s safe and aeroplanes are expert engineers design the planes, your natural instinct often conflicts with the things that you …
Why Do You Need To Know About Pancho Barnes?
Pancho Barnes, whose original name was Florence Lowe, was born on 14 July 1901 in Pasadena, California. She died in March 1975 in Boron, California. Barnes was an aviator and movie stunt pilot. She was also one of the first American women to create a reputation and a business in the field of aviation.
Who Was Noel Wien?
Aviation today is being led by the United States of America, since the Wright brothers designed and flew the very first motor-operated airplane in the world. However, there are some names, apart from the Wright brothers, which are considered to be pioneers of aviation too. One of these names is Noel Wien, who founded Wien …
The Deadliest US Pilots Of All Time
The United States is a country that has always been associated with a strong military, and today they have the most powerful military in the world by a large margin. Their military has been involved in a number of conflicts over the last two centuries, and in that time, we’ve seen countless brave people risking …
How Modern Stealth Planes Avoid Detection
Today’s stealth aircraft are truly marvels of engineering, using all the latest, cutting edge innovations to remain hidden from any threats. While they share some technologies with conventional aircraft, stealth planes are well-known for their unique designs as well as the powerful capabilities that they employ to make it seem like they’re invisible.
The Fascinating History Of Helicopter Design
We take helicopters today largely for granted, but for the vast majority of human history, being able to take to the skies on a whim was something that people could only dream of. We’ve always had a fascination with flight, and it’s why certain flying machine designs have been around for a lot longer than …