The first functional plane departed Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903. Though the Wright Brothers were the first people to build and operate a plane, people had been dreaming of flying for centuries before then. Among aviation's, most famous hopefuls were Leonardo Da Vinci. He drew designs for parachutes, a hang glider, a personal flying machine, and a primitive helicopter (almost all of which, admittedly, would have been useless as designed, if not explicitly dangerous). Today's planes [...]

Aircraft maintenance costs can be high. Handling some of the preventive airplane maintenance yourself can significantly reduce your annual cost of owning a plane. The most important factor is knowing what maintenance items the FAA regulations allow you, as a pilot, to perform on your airplane. Maintenance is imperative to maintaining your airplane's fair market value. We are going to show you what maintenance you can do as an aircraft owner and pilot. Keep reading to learn [...]

Are you going to fly commercial? Start here first. By this point, you've got your airline tickets booked and have a long list of places and attractions you want to visit. But the real question is, what are you going to do to protect yourself from COVID-19 while you travel? In The United States, there are more than 16,100,000 flights handled by the Federal Aviation Administration every single year. With so many people, it can be a [...]

Are you thinking about purchasing a plane? That's quite an expenditure, but you can afford it. However, it seems you're still not sure about it. Well, in that case - this article is for you. We will go over why purchasing a plane is a good idea, and some things to consider, such as cost, storage, insurance. Keep reading to get informed on the subject, and make an educated decision. Is Aircraft Ownership a Good Idea? Buying [...]

Everyone dreams of having a private airplane. But there's a big difference between a single-engine piston and soaring through the skies in a multi-million-dollar flying jet. So, with that in mind, we've put together a list of some of the most expensive, the most luxurious, and just plain coolest private jets in the world. 9. Embraer Praetor 600 ($2.995 Million) The magnificent Embraer Praetor 600 is unquestionably one of the coolest private jets on the market. Priced [...]

The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) provides air traffic control across the United States. It connects people across America and links them to the rest of the world. It handles over 16 million flights a year, pre-COVID-19. Nobody can deny the significance of aviation in the modern world. It's a fascinating subject. Read on to learn nine interesting and unique aviation facts. 1. Air Traffic Aviation Facts The 518 airport traffic towers and 21 air route traffic control [...]

Air travel has become so routine that it's easy to forget a plane goes through plenty of preparation in between flights. Whether you're taking a private jet or a commercial flight, the plane's crew can't skip any critical steps before an aircraft takes off. Now more than ever, a clean plane is vital to keeping you and your loved ones safe. Jason Zilberbrand, President and Senior Accredited Aircraft Appraiser with the ASA, said, "Passengers are demanding airlines [...]