Airplanes are complex machines that require constant maintenance. They also carry passengers, cargo, mail, and other items. In order to ensure safety, airlines have strict rules regarding weight and balance. To calculate the weight of a plane, multiply its length by width by height. The total weight should never exceed the maximum allowed weight. To …
We’ve all seen the movies where families land directly on the water in some beautiful locations, such as the Maldives. However, landing a plane at sea is no easy feat. The pilot has to navigate through choppy waters, dodge other planes, and even deal with strong winds. How do they manage to do it? Seaplanes …
A plane taking off in a thunderstorm is a very rare occurrence. But did you know that planes can fly through storms without problems? Planes are designed to withstand extreme weather conditions. They can even land safely during lightning strikes. But the question remains, can they take off in a storm? Pilots are trained to …
Planes are often thought of as being very safe, but they aren’t immune from lightning strikes, and other forms of meteorological phenomena. In fact, lightning strikes occur a lot more frequently than you would think on a commercial flight. Read on to learn about lightning itself, how often planes are hit by lightning, what happens …
If you are not too sure as to what the Boeing 747 is, it also goes by the nickname ‘Queen of the Skies’ or ‘Jumbo Jet’ and is a wide-body cargo and commercial jet airliner. A way to distinguish a Boeing 747 airliner is to see if it has a hump on the upper deck. …
The Pitot Tube was invented in 1884 by French engineer Gabriel Voisin. He wanted to improve the accuracy of his invention, the barometer. This device measures atmospheric pressure and temperature. This article will discuss pitot tubes and how they work to provide precise airspeed measurements. What Is A Pitot Tube? A “pitot” is defined as …
If the motion of the ocean or the turn of a plane leaves you running for the nearest bathroom you’re not alone. Motion sickness is suffered by many people and can be massively inconvenient, but what actually is it? And does Reliefband really work? Causes Motion sickness is caused by the brain trying to process …
Without entertainment from your phone or devices, long-haul flights can be a drag. If you’ve got a long flight planned, you might be wondering: Does Bluetooth work on airplanes? In this article, I will cover whether Bluetooth works on airplanes. Let’s get started. Does Bluetooth Work On Planes? Bluetooth is a short-range radio frequency technology …
Commercial jets are large passenger planes that carry hundreds or even thousands of passengers at a time. They are typically larger than private jets and have a longer range. But just how fast do commercial jets travel? It can be tricky to find this information out and leaves many of us unsure where to turn …
Cars have what is called a hydraulic lifter which uses the pressure of the oil to adjust its plunger in order to take up all the clearance in the valve train. By doing this, less engine noise is produced and makes it reliable for longer as it does not have to put up with as …
