The different lights you see in an airplane and their purposes
It's natural to ask why aircraft need so many lights. Each light has a specific function, most of which is safety-related. They have a dual role in improving visibility and…
The Airbus A320 and the A340 do share the same engines
The Airbus A320-200 and the A340-300 are two different planes. The former is a narrowbody short range aircraft while the latter is a widebody long range passenger jet. The A320…
Identifying Between an Airbus A320 and a Boeing 737 from Outside
The most common commercial aircraft today are the Airbus A320 and the Boeing 737. They serve both legacy and low-cost airlines. They can be found in almost every airport around…
What are Flap Track Fairings?
You're probably wondering about those pointed pods at the back of the wings. Some might think they're just for looks, but that's not the case. Those are Flap Track Fairings,…
How does a winglet on the wingtip work?
Looking out the plane window, you might be beginning to wonder what those fins on the wingtip are for. Some resemble tails, while others resemble arrows; some are large, while…
Recognizing the various variants of the Airbus A320 family
To the untrained eye, an Airbus A320 is simply an A320. However, there are several variants of this best-selling narrow-body jet. The avgeek will be able to identify each aircraft…