The Story Why a Cockpit is Called a Cockpit
Ask anyone where the pilot controls the plane, and the first word they will say is "cockpit," not "flight deck." Of course, "flight deck" does make more sense, but where…
Why Turbofans Produce More Thrust than Turboprops
I recently found myself in a conversation with a friend about planes, and he started asking about turboprops. Of course, he just wanted to be educated more about planes since…
Why Huge Cargo Planes Have Anhedral Wings
We all know that planes come in different shapes, sizes, and designs. Some may also come in weird designs that many of us cannot immediately comprehend why planes have such…
How Jet Engines Handle Rain and Hail While Flying
Any nervous flyer, or even sometimes newbie flyers, might think that rain can cause an engine to flame out or stop working during flight. Of course, we all know jet…
Some Initial Design Flaws of the Boeing 747
Nothing is perfect in this world. If we, as human beings, are not perfect, then what more can we say about the things we create, such as planes. All planes,…
How Does Reverse Thrust Work on Turboprops?
I rarely ride on turboprops such as the ATR 72 and DHC Dash 8-400. But don't get me wrong, I'm not afraid of flying on turboprops. In fact, I've also…
Understanding the Mystery Behind Boeing’s 777 No Winglets
We all know that winglets, or those little "fins" you see at the wingtips of an aircraft, serve a purpose, and that is to improve efficiency and save fuel. You…
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 on one of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 blew off the aircraft as the plane…
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 distances, and are quieter. That's because they have become more efficient. Back in the 1960s,…
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? But when you read more about these planes serving a particular airline, you might come…