“Brrrrt brrrrt” is often the first sound that comes to mind when thinking about the Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt. This distinctive sound emanates from its deadly
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The Lone Boeing 747-400M Combi of Philippine Airlines
Ahhh, the queen of the skies. To me, it’s the most beautiful and sexiest passenger aircraft ever built, truly deserving of the title ‘queen.’ I
The A330-800neo is Airbus’ Worst Selling Plane
The Airbus A330-800neo, a variant of the A330neo family, has faced a challenging market since its inception. Despite sharing many features with its more successful
What are Swiss Cheese Flaps?
It may surprise many to learn that a type of flap known as “Swiss cheese flaps” once existed. These unique flaps, no longer found on
The Reason Why the Boeing 777X Have Folding Wingtips
I once thought that folding wingtips were limited to military planes, particularly those used on aircraft carriers. Aircraft such as the F/A-18 Super Hornet, F-4
Different Tail Designs of Aircraft
Airplane tails, or vertical stabilizers, play a crucial role in the stability and control of an aircraft. If you notice, they come in various designs,
Why was the Convair 990 built?
It was the 1960s, and two of the most dominant jetliners at that time were the Boeing 707 and the Douglas DC-8. They offered more
Does Having More Propeller Blades Benefit Planes?
Ever wondered why some planes have two propeller blades while others have three or four? For example, the DHC Dash 8-300 has only a 4-bladed
The Different Engines of the Airbus A320 Family
If you’ve flown on an Airbus A320 more than once, particularly in the Philippines, you might have noticed that they don’t all sound the same.
Is the F/A-18 Super Hornet better than the F-14 Tomcat?
The two ‘Top Gun’ films were highly successful. The first one, released in the 1980s, made people fall in love with the Grumman F-14 Tomcat.