Air Facts

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The Gray Flag Exercise is a high-tech military event organized by the U.S. Navy to test and integrat... Read more
1574 Boeing 747 aircraft were manufactured between 1968 and January 31, 2023 over its 55 year produc... Read more
Yes, many airlines require pilots eat different meals to reduce the risk of food poisoning and incap... Read more
"Dead stick" refers to flying an aircraft without engine power, often after an engine failure. The t... Read more
The smoky season in Chiang Mai generally spans from late February to early April, coinciding with th... 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
Hypersonic speed refers to velocities above Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound, setting them a... Read more
Air conditioners should be cleaned and serviced regularly to ensure efficient performance and extend... Read more
The de Havilland DH-4, based on the British de Havilland bomber design, is considered the first comb... Read more
The 1909 Wright Military Flyer was the world's first military aircraft, acquired by the U.S. Army fo... Read more