Airplanes running on electricity might seem to be a fire fetched idea, but with the advancement in technology, this is indeed possible. Environmentalists across the world have realized the dangers posed by aircraft fuel. The fact is that air travel has become a necessity with the changing global scenario. SomeContinue Reading
When you are flying internationally, the baggage you carry in your hand and the one checked-in has some rules and regulation. Some items can be only be taken in the handbag and some that have to be kept in the registered luggage. Additionally, some items and materials are not allowedContinue Reading
An airline company based in Vancouver has publicized its intention to create a fleet of airplanes that run on electricity. At present, almost two percent of the Global carbon dioxide emissions are caused by the flight of planes. They need a potent fuel which creates enormous amounts of carbon dioxide.Continue Reading
In the 1920s, it was called barnstorming. Today, it is known as a biplane ride. A biplane is a small aircraft with two main wings. The wings are fixed and stacked over each other. They generally have a powerful radial engine which allows lifting the double wings. Similar to theContinue Reading
In the long list of things to do, adventurers have, it is time to add one more. Flying in a vintage biplane is a once in a lifetime experience few get and the Canada Aviation and Space Museum offers them from May to October. The ride uses a WACO UPF-7Continue Reading
Part human courage, part risk-taking, and a lot of thrill is the only accurate way to describe the history of barnstorming. The sudden availability of light planes in the 1920s peaked the popularity of barnstorming. What had been, up until then, just a job of a travelling pilot suddenly changedContinue Reading
Before World War I, the citizens of America barely knew what a car was, and only a rare few had even heard of an airplane. After all, planes had just been invented. People were more used to horses and bicycles to get around. After the war, the scenarios changed. TheContinue Reading