Filipino aviation enthusiasts and avgeeks have been buzzing with excitement over the arrival of the NASA DC-8 in the Philippines to conduct research on air
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The Different Planes Used in Some Famous Hollywood Movies
We all enjoy watching movies, right? I’m sure among all the movies you’ve watched, some feature different types of aircraft, like fighter jets and commercial
Why Turbofans Produce More Thrust than Turboprops
I recently found myself in a conversation with a friend about planes, and he started asking about turboprops. Of course, he just wanted to be
Why Huge Cargo Planes Have Anhedral Wings
We all know that planes come in different shapes, sizes, and designs. Some may also come in weird designs that many of us cannot immediately
Remembering Club 707, the Airplane Restaurant in the 80s
I’m sure 80s kids from south of Manila are familiar with this. Remember that airplane restaurant called “Club 707”, a Boeing 707 parked at the
How Jet Engines Handle Rain and Hail While Flying
Any nervous flyer, or even sometimes newbie flyers, might think that rain can cause an engine to flame out or stop working during flight. Of
Some Initial Design Flaws of the Boeing 747
Nothing is perfect in this world. If we, as human beings, are not perfect, then what more can we say about the things we create,
How Does Reverse Thrust Work on Turboprops?
I rarely ride on turboprops such as the ATR 72 and DHC Dash 8-400. But don’t get me wrong, I’m not afraid of flying on
Understanding the Mystery Behind Boeing’s 777 No Winglets
We all know that winglets, or those little “fins” you see at the wingtips of an aircraft, serve a purpose, and that is to improve
About the Door Plugs on Planes like the Boeing 737 MAX 9
We are well aware about the Alaska Air flight 1282 incident when a door plug on one of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 blew off