Why the F-15 Eagle is Still the Best Fighter Jet for Me
Ask me what my favorite aircraft is, and I will immediately tell you: the McDonnell…
How Similar is the F-16 and the FA-50?
During the Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles airshow held at Clark Airbase last…
The Two Abandoned Boeing 737-200s at Subic International Airport
I recently went to Subic International Airport to do a shoot with Topflite Academy for…
The Current Status of Cebu Pacific’s Former Airbus A319s
Cebu Pacific initially operated older Douglas DC-9s and Boeing 757s before transitioning to become a…
The Current State of Former PAL 737 Jets
Before making the switch to Airbus aircraft, Philippine Airlines (PAL) predominantly flew a fleet of…
A Lookback at the Century Series Fighters of the USAF
I’m passionate about aviation history, especially military aircraft, and I’ve recently become interested in those…
Reasons Why Jet Engines are Mounted Lower than the Wing
If there’s one thing common about most commercial jet aircraft, it’s that their engines are…
A Look at Pepsi’s Pop Culture Rebrand with the Concorde
You might have seen pictures of a Concorde painted in Pepsi colors. Most might think…
Those Fins on the Engine Cowlings are Called Strakes
If you look out at the jet engines from your window, you might notice some…
What Difference Do Sharklets and Wing Fences Make on an A320?
If you’ve ever flown on an Airbus A320, which many of us have, you might…
The Different Variants of the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom
The first time I saw the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom, a plastic model version of…
Military Aircraft: The Northrop F-20 Tigershark
It would have been a more cost-effective alternative to the F-16 with comparable performance characteristics…
The Story Why a Cockpit is Called a Cockpit
Ask anyone where the pilot controls the plane, and the first word they will say…
The MD-12 Double Decker is a Vision Unfulfilled Story
The concept of a full-length double deck commercial jetliner was not originally an Airbus concept…
The Story of the NASA DC-8
Filipino aviation enthusiasts and avgeeks have been buzzing with excitement over the arrival of the…
The Different Planes Used in Some Famous Hollywood Movies
We all enjoy watching movies, right? I’m sure among all the movies you’ve watched, some…
Why Turbofans Produce More Thrust than Turboprops
I recently found myself in a conversation with a friend about planes, and he started…
Why Huge Cargo Planes Have Anhedral Wings
We all know that planes come in different shapes, sizes, and designs. Some may also…
Remembering Club 707, the Airplane Restaurant in the 80s
I’m sure 80s kids from south of Manila are familiar with this. Remember that airplane…
How Jet Engines Handle Rain and Hail While Flying
Any nervous flyer, or even sometimes newbie flyers, might think that rain can cause an…
Some Initial Design Flaws of the Boeing 747
Nothing is perfect in this world. If we, as human beings, are not perfect, then…
How Does Reverse Thrust Work on Turboprops?
I rarely ride on turboprops such as the ATR 72 and DHC Dash 8-400. But…
Understanding the Mystery Behind Boeing’s 777 No Winglets
We all know that winglets, or those little “fins” you see at the wingtips of…
About the Door Plugs on Planes like the Boeing 737 MAX 9
We are well aware about the Alaska Air flight 1282 incident when a door plug…
The Five Most Efficient Commercial Jet Airplanes in the World
If you notice commercial jets nowadays, they typically only have 2 engines, can fly longer…
The First Flight of the F-16 Fighting Falcon
It was just a normal day on January 20, 1974, at General Dynamics, where the…
Decoding the Names of Airbus and Boeing Planes
We know the Boeing 777-300ER as the B777-300ER, and the Airbus A321neo as A321neo, right?…
Why is the P-47 Thunderbolt so Big Compared to its Counterparts?
This aircraft was not really my favorite, but I just loved how it looked. This…
Why Fighter Jets are so Loud Compared to Commercial Aircraft?
Commercial aircraft like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 have four engines, whereas a Lockheed…
Is the Boeing 737 MAX Still a Safe Plane?
The Boeing 737 MAX series is once again in the spotlight after the door plug…