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The anatomy of a commercial flight – all you ever wanted to know:   Part two   

Aerotime

Modern commercial airliners have complicated cabin air conditioning systems , as well as other electrical cabling and pipework that keep all the systems on the aircraft functioning. EQRoy / Shutterstock This is a regular source of passenger frustration on certain airlines. All of this hardware needs to be accommodated somewhere.

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Flying Singapore Airlines’ Business Class 787 Flight From Bangkok to Singapore!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

What makes decided to fly on this route with the airline is mainly to check out the lounges at Bangkok and also to experience the Boeing 787 aircraft in the front cabin. I have flown on this aircraft twice on SIN-SGN-SIN route in the Economy Class and the experience is what you expect when flying on one of the best airlines in the world.

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Learning Aeronautical Engineering From Historic Aircraft Designs

Vintage Aviation News

Studying historical aircraft helps students understand the development of flight and learn from early engineers about problems of lift, propulsion, stability, and material constraints. Often touted as the first successful powered aircraft, the Wright Flyer (1903) clearly shows lift, propulsion, and control.

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Visual Angle of Attack Indicators and Systems Engineering Theory

Air Facts

This idea came from the airline industry, perhaps in the 1990s, with the well-intentioned goal of reducing airliner accidents. However, the text of the SAIB justifies its recommendations by citing transport category aircraft events, such as American Airlines flight 965 and Northwest Airlines 6231.

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Is Flying a Helicopter Harder Than Flying a Plane? A Comparative Analysis

Pilot's Life Blog

Aerodynamic Differences Fixed-Wing Aircraft (Airplanes) Airplanes , or fixed-wing aircraft, generate lift through their stationary wings as they move forward. This pressure difference produces lift, allowing the aircraft to ascend. Each rotor blade acts as an airfoil, and as it rotates, it moves air over its surface, generating lift.

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Accessory review: new kneeboard, flight bag, and battery pack

iPad Pilot News

Keeping your iPad secure and easy to reach is essential for safety in flight—if you’ve ever seen your beloved tablet go flying to the back seat after hitting turbulence, you know what we mean. Watch our video review for more details: Flight Outfitters Lift 2.0 Bag The Lift 2.0 The Flight Outfitters Lift 2.0

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Flying on New Year's Day With A New Airline from Frankfurt to Athens!

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

My ride: SX-NEC in the airline's new livery Introduction Flying with Aegean Airlines has been in my mind for a while and when the chance presented itself, I decided to go for it. However I would be flying Economy Class so will I be impressed with the airline? Welcome to my 2024 New Year trip report! Read on to find out.

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