Commercial Flights Per ICAO Annex 6, Part I, section 4.3.6 "Fuel Requirements," airplanes should calculate their required fuel quantity as follows (s
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Hadley Cells About Atmosphere
The atmosphere transports heat throughout the globe extremely well, but present-day atmospheric characteristics prevent heat from being carried dire
Jet Blast
Jet blast ! Jet blast is the phenomenon of rapid air movement produced by the jet engines of aircraft, particularly on or before takeoff. A large
25 Insanely Dangerous Airports Around The World
25 Insanely Dangerous Airports Around The World Advertisement I love flying. Seeing the world from the clouds and traveling to foreign places is a
Aircraft Records
All Aircraft Records This article gives yearly aviation records under 5 headings: airspeed, range, ceiling, gross take-off weight, and engine power
What Is the Most Fuel-Efficient Airplane?
There is no greater concern among pilots and airplane owners today than the cost of fuel. Prices vary widely from airport to airport, but $5 is often
All Engine Type Of Jets
The basic idea of the turbojet engine is simple. Air taken in from an opening in the front of the engine is compressed to 3 to 12 times its