Did you know that some aircraft have soared so high that they have nearly reached the edge of space? High-altitude flying is one of aviation’s most remarkable achievements, demonstrating the limits of engineering, human endurance, and technological advancement. This article looks at some of the incredible records achieved by airplanes straining the limits of the…
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Evolution of Aerial Photography
Aerial photography has transformed dramatically since its inception, evolving from grainy black-and-white images taken during wartime to stunningly detailed, multispectral satellite imagery used in multiple domains such as environmental monitoring, urban planning to surveillance. Further, we will deep dive into the history of aerial photography. Early days of aerial photography The roots of aerial photography…
Good Morning, Vietnam: The Huey Story
The Bell UH-1 Iroquois, commonly known as the Huey, is one of the most recognizable helicopters in the world and an icon of modern military aviation. First developed by Bell Helicopter in the 1950s, the UH-1 became operational in 1959 and was the first turbine-powered helicopter to enter mass production. Its name, “Iroquois,” follows the U.S. Army’s…
The Black Box: How It Survives Crashes
When you hear about plane crashes, one of the first things investigators look for is the Black Box, also known as the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) or Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). Despite its name, the Black Box is not black at all. It is actually bright orange to make it easier to find in wreckage.
The Science Behind Flight
Have you ever looked up at an airplane soaring through the sky and wondered, “How on earth does that massive metal bird stay up there?” It is a question that fascinated people for generations, and the answer is in some intriguing science. Let’s dive into the basics of how flight works and uncover the forces…
Breaking the Sound Barrier: A Leap in Aviation History
The sound barrier is one of the oldest aviation challenges referring to the speed at which an aircraft converts from subsonic to supersonic- at 767 mph (1,235 km/h) on sea level. This is considered an impossible and risky aim, as it is quite probable for the airframe structure to collapse and to lose control. Before…
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During WWII, the United States helped USSR with military equipment such as Jeeps, tanks and 14000 airplanes through the Land Lease program and some of these aircraft were: Bell P-39 Aircobras, Bell P-63 Kingcobras, Curtiss P-40, Douglas A-20 Havocs and North American B-25s but the soviets wanted long-range bombers also. This request was declined by…
High-speed travelling with Airbus’ Racer Helicopter
A new demonstrator from Airbus has recently performed its maiden flight on the 25th of April 2024, this time though we are not talking about an airplane, but a helicopter called RACER, the Rapid and Cost-Effective Rotorcraft.
Sailing in the Solar System
NASA’s Advanced Composites Solar Sail System to be at the forefront of the testing of this innovative propulsion technology, to become sailors of the Solar System.
Unraveling the mysteries from space with the James Webb Space Telescope
Spotting galaxies as big as the Milky Way to watching stars forming, the James Webb Space Telescope has been operating for more than two years showing us the mysteries from the universe.