Aircraft are some of the largest and most complex pieces of machinery that humans use every day. From traveling for pleasure to transporting goods all over the world, we could not survive without them. However, to make sure they are running properly, we need aviation maintenance technicians. AMTs are the ones keeping us safe in…
Aviator sunglasses: a classic look that goes with anything from a three piece suit to a swimsuit. They may even be a part of your summer style. Like many things we use day to day (like Kleenex and Duct Tape) aviator sunglasses were invented by the military. Now aviators are used by both military personnel…
Planning a family vacation this summer but don’t know what to do? Museums are always a great choice. Although there are aviation museums all over the country- and the world- here are the top 5 best aviation museums in the US. Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum If you plan on visiting our nation’s capital…
If you’ve flown anywhere in the last decade or so, you’ve likely been asked to switch your cellphone or other electronic devices to “airplane mode”. Unfortunately, this doesn’t turn them into an airplane. While most of us will simply follow the instructions to switch to airplane mode without a second thought, other may have questions.…
Although pilots and flight attendants are most often credited with the success of flights, it is the people we don’t see behind the scenes that make air travel possible. Without aviation maintenance technicians, airplanes wouldn’t even be able to get up off the ground. Every May 24th we take the time to honor these individuals…
At the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the airline industry was one of the hardest hit. While the world ground to a halt, millions of flights were cancelled. With all of those grounded flights, many airlines were forced to put their planes into storage. Why they were put in storage Whether it was because airlines…
From recycling to electric cars, everyone is trying to be more ecofriendly these days. But did you know that flying is responsible for almost 3% of the world’s emissions? There was a decrease in emissions at the height of the pandemic when people either weren’t flying or flights were being cancelled. However, as the aviation…
Airplanes undergo a lot of stress. From takeoff to landing and the times in between, there’s stress everywhere. Luckily, there are safety measures in place to ensure an airplane can do its job flight after flight. One such safety measure is small but mighty: safety wire. Also known as locking wire, it is an integral…
