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Category: General Aviation

link to What is VFR & IFR? What are their differences?

What is VFR & IFR? What are their differences?

A friend of mine recently asked me a question where he has seen many videos of big airplanes just appearing out of the clouds and landing, but yet he has never seen any videos of small airplanes...

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link to What Do Runway Light Colors Mean?

What Do Runway Light Colors Mean?

Airports at night time can be quite beautiful and mesmerizing to view as a passenger whether from the air or on the ground. But, they are equally as daunting and complex to navigate as a new pilot....

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Why Do Airplanes Have Different Shaped Wings?

We all know that wings are the reason behind aircraft being able to fly but for those of you with a keen eye, you may have noticed that not all wing shapes are the same. The questions are why do...

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What are the Parts of an Airplane Wing?

To most passengers, the wings are just part of the airplane however, they are one of the most technologically advanced parts of an aircraft. They carry not only the load of the passengers and fuel...

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How Big are Aircraft Runways?

Have you ever sat in an airport terminal looking at the runway and wondered about the dimensions of runways? How long is a particular runway, and why? What determines runway width, and how deep is...

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link to How Fast Do Airplanes Fly? Climb, Cruise & Descent

How Fast Do Airplanes Fly? Climb, Cruise & Descent

Flying for any amount of time can soon get boring so the faster it takes the better. Have you ever wondered if pilots fly planes at their maximum speed or are they limited like we are driving a car...

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