The Aerospatiale Concorde was such a beautiful bird. Even today, I still dream of seeing a Concorde in person, even though they are all now
Category: Aircraft
The Britten Norman Islander Continues to be Produced to this Day
The first time I laid eyes on a Britten-Norman Islander was during a visit to the DPR-College of Aviation campus. I had only seen it
What are Trim Tabs and How do they Work?
Every part of an aircraft is designed with a specific and important function, no matter how big or small. As the saying goes, “the devil
How Scramjet Propulsion Powers Aircraft Beyond Mach 5
Sometimes, I still find myself on a Top Gun Maverick high after watching it on Netflix. Weekends are usually dedicated to movies or music, and
The Push-Pull Configuration on Airplanes
Some planes from the past feature a unique design where two propellers are mounted on the fuselage instead of on the wings. In this configuration,
The A330 MRTT Can Refuel Planes Without Human Intervention
Air-to-air refueling is important for military aircraft to extend their missions and stay airborne longer. Aircraft like the KC-135 Stratotanker and the KC-10 Extender air-to-air
At What Speeds Do Planes Take-Off
During an incident at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport where a Philippine Airlines Boeing 777-300ER had to abort take-off, a journalist asked why the pilots
How Air Temperature Affects Aircraft Take-off Performance
Last March and April, we in the Philippines experienced the El Niño phenomenon, with temperatures reaching around 40 degrees Celsius. While this was not good
The Convair XC-99 Reminds Me of an Airbus A380
As I was browsing PlaneHistoria today, one of my favorite Facebook pages, I came across this interesting plane: the Convair XC-99, a massive cargo plane
The Lockheed AC-130 Gunship is Such a Badass Plane
If you have watched the movie “Olympus Has Fallen,” you will notice the Lockheed AC-130 gunship used to attack the White House. While it may