Unlike cars, aircraft are not typically filled to full tank capacity. We’re accustomed to filling our cars with fuel based on our budget and the
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The Function of the Cone at the Exhaust of Jet Engines
If there’s one feature on commercial planes that has always intrigued me, it’s the cone-shaped structure on the exhaust pipes of some jet engines, like
What Happens When Reverse Thrust is Deployed Mid-flight?
Whenever I travel by plane, several questions linger in my mind. What if, what if, what if? One question, in particular, concerns reverse thrust: what
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 mounted on the wings, and usually lower than the wings.
Those Fins on the Engine Cowlings are Called Strakes
If you look out at the jet engines from your window, you might notice some small fins attached to the cowling of the jet engine.
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 have noticed some variations in the wingtips of different aircraft.
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
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
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
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