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Jet Fuel vs Diesel: Are they the same?

Despite their seemingly different names, diesel and jet fuel share many similarities but are differe... Read more

How many 747 Jumbo Jets were manufactured?

1574 Boeing 747 aircraft were manufactured between 1968 and January 31, 2023 over its 55 year produc... Read more

Do Pilots Eat Different Meals?

Yes, many airlines require pilots eat different meals to reduce the risk of food poisoning and incap... Read more

What Does "Dead Stick" Mean?

"Dead stick" refers to flying an aircraft without engine power, often after an engine failure. The t... Read more

Planes and aircraft primarily use two types of fuel: Jet fuel and AVGAS. Jet fuel, a kerosene-ba... Read more

Planes no longer use reverse thrust to reverse from the gate for several reasons: Risk of Damage:... Read more

What is 'dead man's curve'?

"Dead man's curve" is a danger zone for helicopters where flying too low and too slow can make it ne... Read more

Helicopters don’t always take off vertically or straight up for several reasons. Although they are... Read more

What is Hypersonic?

Hypersonic speed refers to velocities above Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound, setting them a... Read more

What is the oldest military aircraft?

The 1909 Wright Military Flyer was the world's first military aircraft, acquired by the U.S. Army fo... Read more

How Far Can A 787 Fly?

The Boeing 787-800, the smallest model in the 787 family, has a range of 7,305 nautical miles (13,53... Read more

When was the 737 First Made?

The first flight of the original Boeing 737-100 was on the 9th April 1967 from King County Internati... Read more

How High Can A 737 Fly?

The service ceiling of modern Boeing 737NG and 737MAX aircrafts is 41000ft (12496.8m). Earlier 73... Read more

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