When flying a high-performance sleek aircraft often it is problematic getting the aircraft slowed down. Many super high performance aircraft and gliders have spoilers or speed brakes to help slow them down for landing by increasing drag. For smaller high performance Experimental Composite Aircraft, I propose using this fact to help us power up LED [...]
The 2007 Malta Air Show is expected to be the best yet, with display teams from across Europe, the US and possibly Canada participating. The air show traditionally comes late in the Malta holidays season, and is a welcome late boost for the island’s tourist industry with aviation enthusiasts descending for the weekend. Despite some [...]
Many of the Nations Largest Airports use a lot of energy and when there is a black out chaos ensues. Luckily our biggest and busiest airports in the United States have back-up power for safety. If the power goes out on the grid the back-up power comes on within seconds. Unfortunately with all the energy [...]
The recent bankruptcy announcements for Northwest and Delta Airlines has sent a shudder through the aviation industry as expected job cuts loom and possible further bankruptcy filings are considered. These are not good days for many carriers as high legacy costs, pricey jet fuel, and inefficient management practices have worked together to bring down some [...]
If you’re looking for a hobby the entire family can get into, why not check out radio controlled aircraft flying? Lots of fun for everyone no matter how young or old, this hands-on hobby has aspects that can appeal to just about anyone. Getting started in radio controlled flying doesn’t have to cost a fortune [...]
The recent bankruptcy announcements for Northwest and Delta Airlines has sent a shudder through the aviation industry as expected job cuts loom and possible further bankruptcy filings are considered. These are not good days for many carriers as high legacy costs, pricey jet fuel, and inefficient management practices have worked together to bring down some [...]
If you’re a budget traveler, chartered planes will cross your travel planning path at some point in time. The quality of charter flights can be both good and bad. During certain times of the year, flying to a particular location can be very expensive. One way to beat the expense is to book a seat [...]
During inclement weather aviation becomes much more serious. When you are flying in bad weather you must rely on your instruments instead of looking outside. During intensive storms it is possible to be hit with lightning, which could instantly fry all your electronic equipment. If you cannot see and have no instruments you could easily [...]
Most flight schools endeavor to teach you the rudimentary basics of flying but just like a driving school they cannot really recreate some of the anomalies that actually can occur during normal flying over a period of time. Some of the more common problems one might run into include crosswinds, short runways, and poor visibility. [...]
The fascination with flying is nothing new. Since the ancient Greek myth of Daedalus and Icarus where each donned a pair of home made wings to fly away from Crete we have had a love affair with flying. I don’t know about you but the idea of putting on a set of wings held together [...]