Imagine yourself sitting in a plane, all set to take off, when suddenly you hear the engines powering down and the aircraft coming to a
Tag: airplanes
How Do Pilots Navigate in the Wide Open Sky?
It is truly intriguing to ponder how pilots navigate the expansive sky and avoid collisions with one another. When flying as a passenger, we may
The Top 10 Largest Airplanes in the World of All Time
Throughout history, humans have been fascinated by the idea of flight, and as technology advanced, so did our ability to build larger and more powerful
Modern Jetliners: The Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Although no airline in the Philippines uses it, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is still an impressive plane that aviation enthusiasts love to catch when they
The Reasons Why the Wings of the 787 and A350 Flex Upward
One amazing thing about new-generation passenger planes, such as the Boeing 787 and Airbus A350, is how their wings flex upward during flight. This often
Classic Jetliners: The BAC 1-11 or One-Eleven
Growing up as a kid, there was one plane that attracted me so much – the British Aircraft Corporation BAC 1-11. I remember seeing Philippine
The Reasons Why Passenger Airplanes Fly Very High
I’m sure many of you enjoy the view of the Earth when flying on a plane. I myself enjoy the view of God’s creation. However,
Boeing ends the 747 production with the final delivery to Atlas Air
When Boeing announced the end of the Queen of the Skies program, it was a sad day for AVgeeks and 747 aficionados. After more than
The different most common variants of the Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 is, without question, the most iconic airliner in the world. She is a breathtaking sight in the night sky. A monster in
Different Shapes of an Airplane Wing and their Purposes
We constantly pay attention to the wing while flying, particularly when occupying a window seat. Some passengers may be frightened when it rattles, but we