Just like with any sort of transportation, aviation accidents happen. Whether it is a fatal crash or not, these can be extremely scary occurrences. In some cases, there is no way that these crashes could have been avoided. However, there are often times when they could have been avoided with the proper maintenance. Japan Air…
Although the only aircraft breaking the sound barrier these days are fighter jets, regular passengers were once traveling supersonically too. Supersonic flight takes place when you are traveling through the air at a speed that is greater than the velocity of sound. Although the speed of sound can vary based on the atmospheric pressure and…
When you start your journey to become an aviation maintenance technician (AMT), there is a lot of new terminology you’ll need to learn. One of the most prevalent terms you’ll hear is ‘airframe’. It is the ‘A’ in ‘A&P Certification’. But what is airframe? Airframe refers to the body and structure of an aircraft. Just…
If you’ve driven a car, you know that being able to go in reverse is just as important as being able to go forward. In a car, you simply need to switch gears to change the direction you’re traveling in. For an airplane however, going in reverse is a little bit different of an operation.…
Walk into any home and the majority of windows you see are square. There may be a decorative one that is completely circular or have an arched top, but most will be square. However, if you’ve ever sat on an airplane and looked out the window, that window was round. It may surprise you to…
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.…
