A Private Pilot License (PPL) empowers you to take control of an aircraft and soar through the skies. It unlocks a world of freedom, adventure, and the fulfillment of aviation dreams. Here's a comprehensive guide to obtaining a PPL: **Prerequisites:** *...
AMRAAM missile (Image credit: RTX) Raytheon Lands $1.19B Contract for AMRAAM Production Lot 38, Expanding Global Reach and Capabilities. Raytheon is making the news these days: after receiving a $1B contract to upgrade the F-22 sensors and being fined 200M because...
The allure of flight has always captivated my imagination, inspiring me to embark on the exhilarating journey of obtaining a Private Pilot License. It's a transformative experience that combines technical prowess, a deep understanding of aeronautics, and an unquenchable thirst for...
TEACHER 1: Concerning yourselves, so increase your hand, I think, if you'' re from Wellesley Nobody at Wellesley . wishes to fly. OK. Harvard? OK. Everybody else can boo. Who has no MIT association? All right. Amazing. Well, welcome. Elevate your...
Picture of the J-20A prototype flying from the base with the WS-15 turbofan engine, distinguished by the serrated nozzles. (Image credit: Chinese internet via Andreas Rupprecht) The J-20 initially flew with the Russian Saturn AL-31 turbofan engine, which was later replaced...
When faced with a quandary in aviation, we often seek resolution by consulting some trusted sources. Opinions and advice, however, are usually worth what you pay for them. After all, I grew up hearing the phrase, “Opinions are like navels; everybody’s...
Aviation has always captivated me with its allure of freedom, adventure, and limitless possibilities. Inspired by this passion, I embarked on a transformative journey to acquire my Private Pilot License, an endeavor that not only tested my physical and mental abilities...
Embarking on the journey to become a pilot can be an exhilarating and rewarding experience. Obtaining a Private Pilot License (PPL) is the first step towards soaring through the skies and fulfilling your aviation dreams. This comprehensive guide will provide you...
The relatively low-horsepower, red-and-cream, clipped-wing Taylorcraft glides slowly down the flight line. It wasn’t the flashiest airplane flying that day, and it wasn’t the fastest, but the pilot sitting at the controls was perhaps one the greatest in the world when...
Screengrab of the video showing the Su-24 Fencer carrying the new guided bomb [in red box] on its right wing’s hardpoint. (All images credited to Telegram) Given the need for a large number of air-launched land-strike munitions and the limited supply...
