Blackburn B.32 - Big Daddy Never Made It Off The Drawing Board

Many aircraft designs never made it as far as the production stage. But that does not mean that they did not contribute to furthering the development of the industry. Such was the case of the Blackburn B.32 flying boat. Until the late 1940s, many air forces around the world still viewed the flying boat as an instrumental part of their force structure. The same applied to the civilian sector where the... 

A Plane With No Name

Convair’s B-36 long range bomber is well recognized by many attributes. It was America’s first true intercontinental heavy bombing platform and the Strategic Air Command’s initial deterrence weapon. Although its service life of just 10 operational years (1949 to 1959) was short in comparison to other aircrafts conceived during the same time, such as the U-2, SR-71 and B-52, which... 

Germany’s Air Assault On England - 1914

“Nobody said it will be easy, but I think that this (bombing) campaign can shorten the ground war to a minimum. In fact, there’s a good enough chance that Britain’s public would rise and force its government to the negotiating table”, said a boastful Paul Behncke, Deputy Chief (Konteradmiral) of the German Imperial Navy Staff and one of the most ardent proponents for a saturated... 

What is the Safest Way to Travel? - Planes, Trains or Automobiles

The means that you use for travelling depend on several factors - one of which is safety. However, there are many other things one considers before travelling. The most important among these are the travel budget and also where you want to travel. In case of travelling within the city, trains and automobiles are used. However if you want to go to another city or country, you have the choice of travelling... 

Argentinian Air Operations: Guided Missiles

Just days after the American and British forces broke through the German defenses at Normandy, foreshadowing the end of Nazi rule over the European Continent, much of that country’s top technical personnel began to filter out in hopes of escaping the ever closing circle. Most were captured by the Western Allies (United States and Great Britain); others were ‘recruited’ by the Soviet... 

Pilot Training Types And Requirements

Flight schools are places where students get the direction of flight using certified and specialized instructors. These schools train students for the aviation industry. Students come into these schools to make their careers as pilots. The aviation sector is booming if schools are driving demand. Most young people come to these schools to convert their dreams into reality. The flight schools offer... 

The Exciting Field Of Avionics

Avionics is an exciting field. When you’ve watched movies where they show the cockpit, you must have noticed the large number of controls and displays. This is what the avionics is all about. Avionics is a contraction of two words aviation and electronics. Formerly Avionics all inquiries about military in the 40 most operating systems that have been involved in aircraft were either mechanical,... 

19 Variants of the ‘Man in the Missile’ Starfighter

‘Man on a Missile’, that’s how many Starfighter pilots refer to their experience flying one of the most intriguing aircraft ever developed: the Lockheed F-104. From its conception, the Starfighter was one of the most revolutionizing airplanes in the history of aviation. Its streamlined, powerful engines and advanced electronic and weapons packages made the F-104 one of the most powerful... 

Watch a Airplane Flight on Radar

Being able to watch a airplane flight on radar is a relatively new hobby that seems to becoming more and more popular these days, and why not – it can be very interesting to watch where the thousands of planes in the air are coming and going. But maybe there is a specific flight you want to keep an eye on. Where can you go to watch a airplane flight on radar? There are plenty of websites dedicated... 

What Can I Bring On An Airplane?

With security being tightened at the world’s airports due to increased terror threats worldwide, you have probably heard about all of the things that you can’t take on an airplane right now. That may leave you wondering, “What can I bring on an airplane?” Here are a few of the basics: All prescription medications. Of course, you will need to store them in a clear plastic bag (along with the... 

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