How Similar is the F-16 and the FA-50?
During the Republic of Korea Air Force Black Eagles airshow held at Clark Airbase last March 4, I was impressed by how the T-50B performed. I even heard people in…
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The Two Abandoned Boeing 737-200s at Subic International Airport
I recently went to Subic International Airport to do a shoot with Topflite Academy for their Women's Month celebration, recognizing their women pilots. While I was somewhat prepared for the…
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The Current Status of Cebu Pacific’s Former Airbus A319s
Cebu Pacific initially operated older Douglas DC-9s and Boeing 757s before transitioning to become a predominantly Airbus airline in 2005, incorporating two Airbus A320s and ten A319s into its fleet.…
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The Current State of Former PAL 737 Jets
Before making the switch to Airbus aircraft, Philippine Airlines (PAL) predominantly flew a fleet of Boeing planes, including the popular 737 model, Boeing's top-seller. PAL utilized two versions of this…
A Lookback at the Century Series Fighters of the USAF
I'm passionate about aviation history, especially military aircraft, and I've recently become interested in those United States fighter jets with three digits. Today, we see planes like the F-14 Tomcat,…
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. When jet engines first appeared…
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A Look at Pepsi’s Pop Culture Rebrand with the Concorde
You might have seen pictures of a Concorde painted in Pepsi colors. Most might think those photos are photoshopped. Well, those pictures are 101% clean of any editing because there…
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. As I often point out,…
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. Some have these pointed, triangular…
The Different Variants of the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom
The first time I saw the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom, a plastic model version of it to be exact, I thought it was the ugliest jet I have seen, comparing…