Many aviation fans are curious to know the reason the Boeing 747 was discontinued. When a plane has been such a big part of the aviation world for that long (1969), inquiring minds want to know what happened to it. The iconic Boeing 747, affectionately known as the “Queen of the Skies”, will no longer…
The legendary Piper PA-28 Cherokee is a popular single-engine, piston-powered airplane. One day I hope to own one, so I was particularly curious to find out how much a Piper PA-28 Cherokee costs to own and operate. I’ve done my research for both new and second-hand PA-28 Cherokees and will share what I’ve found in…
The legendary Cirrus SR20 is a popular single-engine, piston-powered airplane. One day I hope to own one, so I was particularly curious to find out how much a Cirrus SR20 costs to own and operate. I’ve done my research for both new and second-hand SR20s and will share what I’ve found in this article. A…
The legendary Cessna 182 Skylane is a popular single-engine, piston-powered airplane. One day I hope to own one, so I was particularly curious to find out how much a Cessna 182 Skylane costs to own and operate. I’ve done my research for both new and second-hand Cessna 182s and will share what I’ve found in…
There are so many types of planes! I didn’t realize just how many until I sat down and put pen to paper for this article. The aviation industry is home to an incredibly diverse range of aircraft, from little single-engine propeller aircraft to enormous jumbo jets. The history of aviation and planes spans several centuries,…
These aircraft are also known as volocopters or eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing). As they start to become more common, we will most likely want to know more about their capabilities. How fast can electric air taxi planes go? Electric air taxi planes could reach speeds of 205 mph or more. Although the planes…
The disappearance of Flight MH370 has been one of the biggest questions on people’s minds since the plane’s disappearance in March 2014. Why can’t MH370 be found? Nobody can find MH370 because of the number of variables surrounding its disappearance. We know where the plane last had contact with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and that…
What is a good cruising altitude for a Cessna 172? This is an essential question for any Cessna pilot to consider if they want to get the most from their aircraft. The best altitude for a short-haul flight is 4,500 ft, and 9,500 ft for longer flights. Altitudes over 10,000 ft. are part of the…
Why is there no both fuel selector on a low-wing airplane? A short answer to this question is that it has to do with fuel system construction on low-wing aircraft. Many low-wing aircraft are unable to use gravity to fuel their carburetors. A result of this is that, if both tanks were in operation and…