Why You Can’t Board a Boeing 747’s Upper Deck Directly
I've flown on a Boeing 747 multiple times, from Philippine Airlines to Lufthansa. If there's one thing I've noticed during boarding, it's that no one boards the upper deck directly…
Those Tapes You See in Planes Are Called Speed Tapes
I'm not sure if you must have videos of what seems like duct tape being used on planes. It may look like duct tape and would definitely seem scary to…
The S-Duct Intake of the Lockheed Tristar and Boeing 727
Many of you might get the impression that the third engine of the Lockheed L1011 and the Boeing 727 is actually located on top of the fuselage, similar to that…
Why Are Jet Engines Getting Bigger and Larger?
If you are familiar with the Boeing 777-300ER, you will notice that its jet engine is huge, the GE90-115B. In fact, its diameter is as big as the cabin of…
How Fly By Wire Has Made Flying Easier
The first time I heard the term "Fly By Wire" was when I was watching a documentary about fighter jets, specifically the F-16. This fighter jet was the first to…
The Different Types of Flaps on a Plane and How They Work
Being in an airplane window seat can be quite engaging, particularly if you're sitting near or at the rear part of the plane. This spot offers an excellent view of…
How a Ram Air Turbine or RAT Can Save a Plane
If you're a fan of Air Crash Investigation, you've probably seen episodes where a plane's engines totally "flame out" or lose power mid-flight. It's a nerve-wracking situation because the plane…
The 10 Most Produced Aircraft in the World
I've always wondered which planes are the most produced in the world. While I initially thought the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 would top the list, that's not quite the…
The Different Types of Commercial Airliners
When we say "commercial airliners", the first thing that comes into people's minds are passenger jets. However, there are different types of commercial airliners and not all carries passengers. Some…
Reasons Why Planes Land with the Nose Pointing Up
Back in the day, I thought planes landed in a straight line or even with their nose pointing down. I mean, that's how they show it in cartoons, right? But…