Tiltrotor Aircraft: An Airplane and Helicopter Rolled into One
When I was a kid, I used to play with a GI Joe toy named the "Cobra Rattler". It was a toy airplane that resembled an A-10 Thunderbolt, but it…
The Aircraft Landing Gear: Types and How They Work
When we think of an aircraft, the first thing that comes to mind is its ability to take off and land. This process is made possible by the aircraft's landing…
The World’s Most Powerful Turbofan Jet Engines
In modern aircraft, turbofan engines are the most common type of propulsion system used in commercial aircraft. These engines provide a balance of high thrust, fuel efficiency, and low noise,…
The Reasons Why the Wings of the 787 and A350 Flex Upward
One amazing thing about new-generation passenger planes, such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, is how their wings flex upward during flight. This often leads me to wonder why…
The Advantages and Disadvantages of a T-Tail Design in Planes
As a kid avgeek, I used to have that impression that planes with a t-tail set-up, or those where the horizontal stabilizers that are located at the tip of the…
What’s that horn-like sound when an Airbus NEO plane takes off?
If you've flown on board an Airbus A321neo or an A320neo, you've probably heard a horn-like sound before the engines spool up. More so, you can hear them well from…
Different Shapes of an Airplane Wing and their Purposes
We constantly pay attention to the wing while flying, particularly when occupying a window seat. Some passengers may be frightened when it rattles, but we find it amusing how they…
The different kinds of jet engines used in today’s aircraft
I used to believe that there were only two types of jet engines. I used to assume that the engines used in commercial aircraft were likewise present in combat fighters.…
The parts of an airplane wing and how they work
Every part of an aircraft serves a specific purpose. Most of the time, what you see on a plane isn't there just for aesthetics; each component has a specific function.…
Why is the main landing gear of the 737 exposed when retracted
There aren't many Boeing 737 planes flying around the Philippines because only two airlines use them, and those are exclusively for freight. The Boeing 737s we spot are all flown…