How do you build a fighter jet that can land at 130 mph but fly at over 1,500 mph?
Landing
Why do helicopters always speed up close to the ground before climbing high into the sky?
The most dangerous part of flying isn't in the air—it's right on the ground.
What happens when a bird slams into an airplane flying at 400 miles per hour?
Most people think the scariest part of flying is being miles high in the sky.
Is the window shade rule just a suggestion? Absolutely not. It’s a vital part of aviation safety that most passengers completely misunderstand. When a plane...
Have you ever wondered how a massive passenger plane executes those sharp turns while taxiing to the gate?
Why do commercial jets have wings on the bottom, while massive cargo planes have them on top?
Next time you're in the window seat, look closely at the wing.
How can a bomber land sideways? Unlike most aircraft, the B-52 Stratofortress has rotating landing gear that allows the wheels to align with the runway during...











