What is an airplane black box?
The black box is an automatic recording device that every aircraft must have during flight. It enables the identification of causes in case of an accident.Why is it necessary to ...
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How Can Airplanes Fly in the Sky?
Understanding the mechanisms of how airplanes take off, fly in the air, and land will enhance your experience each time you "travel the skies".Principle of Aircraft OperationTakeoff Mechanism of AirplanesAirplanes ...
How do airplanes use “brakes” to land?
The aircraft braking system is quite different from that of a car; it is a much more complex system that combines thrust reversers, spoilers, and wheel braking systems. Each component ...
Why do planes heading East travel faster than those heading West?
Airplanes traveling eastward are faster than those heading west, even over the same distance. The reason for this intriguing phenomenon is explained here.Why Do Flights to the East Take Less ...
What is the speed of an airplane on the runway?
Typically, pilots operate aircraft on the runway at speeds close to 55.5 km/h, but this can be significantly reduced in adverse weather conditions and low visibility.Airports never post speed limit ...
The Mysterious Returning Airplanes
Instances of missing aircraft and ships are no longer rare, but what is strange is that after disappearing for a period, they suddenly return completely intact. These planes and vessels, ...
Two engines caught fire in the sky, the plane landed on the river like a “miracle”, saving 155 lives
The 2009 plane crash entered aviation history when all passengers and crew members survived. This event has been likened to a “miracle on the Hudson River.”Passengers evacuating to both wings ...
How Does Air Traffic Work?
At intersections, there are always traffic lights. Vehicles and pedestrians consciously respect the rule of “red means stop, green means go” to avoid chaos and traffic accidents. Air traffic follows ...
The flying car makes its first flight in Beijing, China
On June 16, Xpeng's flying car successfully completed its first flight at Daxing International Airport in Beijing, China. This flight opens up the prospect of commercializing low-altitude air travel between ...
The “flying hotel” aircraft can carry 800 passengers
The giant airplane model designed by Oscar Vinals will feature three decks, capable of accommodating 800 passengers and staying airborne continuously.The aircraft, named "Progress Eagle," is designed to resemble a ...
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