One of the first decisions the aspiring pilot has to make is which aircraft to fly while training and it’s often a matter of Piper vs Cessna. Both aircraft are frequently found in the local flight school fleet. Thousands of examples of both remain in use all over the world. The available aircraft will depend…
There are several places in the UK where you can enjoy a flight experience in this fighter trainer. Harvard flights are available for everyone, no previous flying experience required. You can simply enjoy the flight experience or log it as time on type with an instructor. If you love flying then you’ll love the Harvard….
The Learjet 35 is one of a family of small, light jets that were produced by the Bombardier Aerospace company. The first jet in the Learjet line was the Learjet 23, which was introduced in 1963. The Learjet 35 was the first model to be certified for use in the United States. The Learjet 36…
In the past 20 years very light jets (VLJ) have become a popular option, not just for corporate executives and VIPs, but anyone for whom time is more important than money. They’re perfect for short trips or those who need to travel quickly and efficiently. Their luxury cabins can accommodate up to six passengers and…
In this post we’re going to introduce you to three Pipistrel electric aircraft; the Taurus, the Alpha, and the recently EASA certified Velis Electro. If you would prefer to watch and listen to a video version of this post then scroll down to find the video which contains clips of the Velis in flight. Pipistrel…
In this post we’re going to provide a brief overview of the latest developments in electric aircraft and electrically powered aviation. Electric powered aviation is shaking up the aerospace industry. While the road transport industry has focused on the electric car (with varying amounts of success) attention has now turned to electrically powered aircraft. The…
The B52 Stratofortress has been in service for over sixty years and is forecasted to remain so for many years to come. It is a long-range, subsonic, jet-powered strategic bomber capable of carrying up to 70,000 pounds (32,000 kg) of weapons with a range of over 8,800 miles (without air to air refuelling). Over the…
Electric powered aircraft are a promising new technology that has the potential to revolutionize the aviation industry. While electric cars have been around for over a century, electrically powered aircraft are still in their infancy. There are currently only a handful of commercially available electric aircraft, and they are largely limited to small, single-seat light…
The A-10 Thunderbolt II, also affectionately known as The Warthog, the Hog, or the A-10 Warthog, was developed for the United States Air Force (USAF) by Fairchild Republic Company’s OEM Team, which is now part of Northrop Grumman Corporation Aerospace Systems. The official name is based on the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, which is a World…
The Airbus A320 is a family of aircraft that includes the A318, A319, A320, and the A321. The most recent variants include the A319neo, A320neo, and the A321neo. The A320 family is one of the most versatile and therefore successful aircraft families in the history of commercial aviation. The A320 variant was first entered into…