INFORMATIONALMar 26, 2024Who Are the Air Marshals and What Do They Do?The US Federal Air Marshal Service is a historic group of highly trained officers designated to keeping air travel safe. Although tough to get into, the job is met with prestige and intrigue. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 26, 2024Why Do Aircraft Have Round Windows?Windows on planes used to be square until damages were reported to result from metal fatigue at changing air pressures. But is this true? Although rumored as a myth, industry changes suggest some truth to this matter.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 26, 2024The World's Top 5 Longest Flights to Australia and New ZealandMultiple airlines offer ultra-long-haul flights to Australia and New Zealand to accommodate high demand among international travelers. Eight of the world's 20 longest nonstop routes by distance involve four destinations: Auckland (AKL), Melbourne (MEL), Perth (PER), and Sydney (SYD). These are the world's longest flights serving Australia and New Zealand.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSMar 26, 2024Travis AFB Bids Farewell to the KC-10 Extender at Wings Over Solano 2024A visit to Travis Air Force Base (KSUU) to document the farewell flights of the McDonnell Douglas KC-10 Extender from the USAF fleet. The aircraft is expected to be retired by the end of this year.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 25, 2024The Tiny Hole in Your Window: Keeping Cabin Pressure in CheckThe window seat is typically voted the most desirable when flying on an aircraft. For those who have had the privilege of sitting in a window aisle, you may have noticed the tiny hole in the window. These tiny holes have a critical function in the structural stability and safety of the aircraft.
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INFORMATIONALMar 23, 2024How an Airport's Elevation Impacts Aircraft PerformancePassengers likely do not think about certain factors affecting an aircraft's performance as the plane takes off. Elevation is one such factor, with an airport's elevation playing a significant role in how easily an aircraft can get off the ground.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 22, 2024Window or Aisle Seat: Which One Is Better?Passengers must often choose between the aisle and window seats when flying. Each seat type has its pros and cons, which also depend on a passenger's preferences.Read More →
STORIESMar 21, 2024Ghost in the Machine: The Eery Aftermath of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401The legacy of the crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 includes the ghostly appearances of the deceased pilots appearing to warn future Eastern pilots of danger and to vow to protect future L-1011s from disaster.Read More →
STORIESMar 21, 2024North Korean Bomb in Overhead Storage Bin Explodes Mid-Flight: Korean Air Flight 858On November 29, 1987, Korean Air Flight 858 was on its way from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok when all communications with the flight were suddenly lost. What first seemed like an aircraft malfunction or pilot error soon became known as the worst terrorist act involving both North and South Korea, with a dark purpose to throw off a major international event. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 21, 2024The 4-Lane Highway That Crosses Through a Major Airport in GibraltarSome residents of Gibraltar and multiple cities in Spain must wait for an aircraft to land as part of their commute. A road to cross into the territory closes for a few minutes to allow takeoffs and landings at Gibraltar International Airport (GIB).Read More →
