As someone who’s passionate about aviation, I find myself constantly drawn to reading about classic aircraft. In fact, I often spend more time diving into
Category: Aircraft
Classic Turboprops: The Fokker F27 Friendship
In March 1960, Philippine Airlines expanded its fleet of turboprop aircraft by welcoming the Fokker F27 Friendship, following the earlier acquisition of the Vickers Viscount.
Will Supersonic Commercial Airliners Make a Comeback?
Supersonic commercial air travel was once considered the pinnacle of aviation innovation. With the iconic Concorde jet leading the charge, passengers were able to cross
Classic Jetliners: The Sud Aviation SE210 Caravelle
Before the domination of the commercial aviation industry by Boeing and Airbus, various manufacturers like McDonnell Douglas (now merged into Boeing), Hawker Siddeley, Convair, Dassault,
An Aircraft’s Age is Not Determined by Years in Service
Like many people, I used to believe that an aircraft’s age was simply determined by the number of years it had been in service. Consequently,
Historic Aircraft: The Lockheed Constellation
Once upon a time, a sleek propeller plane with a distinctive triple-tail was abandoned at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport General Aviation area in Manila.
The Reason Why Airbus Planes Use a Side-Stick
When it comes to flying an airplane, the pilot’s control over the aircraft is paramount to safety. As such, Airbus has been using a side-stick
Flight Control Surfaces of an Airplane
Some of you may be wondering how an airplane maneuvers in the sky. This is brought about by flight control surfaces which I will talk
Classic Jetliners: The Boeing 727
I have a vivid memory from my childhood in the 1980s of watching planes fly over my house. The Boeing 727 was one of the
Historic Aircraft: The Douglas DC-3
The Douglas DC-3 and its military counterpart, the C-47 Skytrain, hold a special place in aviation history as one of the most iconic aircraft of