Who Controlled the Skies Before the FAA?
One cannot begin a discussion about the beginnings of flight without mentioning the Wright Brothers. Without their contributions to successful, powered flight, there would be no…
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The History of the Spruce Goose
Although Howard Hughes is now most remembered for his eccentric behavior and reclusive lifestyle, he first gained notoriety as a Hollywood producer and director in the…
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The Most Popular Commercial Aircraft
In the last century, thousands of commercial aircraft have taken to the skies. But do you know which ones are the most produced and most widely…
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The FAA’s New Regulations for Drones
Every month we get closer to a world with drone infested skies, whether they’re from hobbyists or it’s your latest Amazon order. In order to keep…
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The Beginnings of Commercial Flight
For a lot of people, the most important aspect of flying doesn’t even have anything to do with the plane itself. In fact, as long as…
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The Road to Powered Flight
When you look back through history, even all the way back to the ancient Greek, you will find instances of humans trying to achieve flight. From…
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A Day in the Life of an Aviation Maintenance Technician
Although it’s easy to think about what a day in the life of a pilot or a cabin crew member might be like, most of us…
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The Most Common Causes of Aviation Accidents
Fear of flying- or aviophobia- is one of the most common fears you can have. Many things can cause this fear, from claustrophobia to a fear…
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The Ingenuity Helicopter: Taking Flight on Mars
If you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you’ve probably seen a lot of updates from NASA. Not only did their newest rover, Perseverance, land…
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Is Now a Good Time to Become an Aviation Maintenance Technician?
Because of the global pandemic, there have been changes happening in all sorts of different industries. And even though the world hopes to one day go…
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