7 Curious Questions About Aviation

Are windowless airplanes the future of flight? And how do airplanes get inflight WiFi and Live TV?

How Do Pilots Make Up Time in the Air? By Nathan Chandler Pilots have ways of making up time in the air besides pressing the pedal to the metal. Read more >> What's the Difference Between Airspeed and Ground Speed? Measuring how fast an aircraft travels depends on whether you factor in the speed of the wind behind it. Read more >> Windowless Airplanes: The Future of Flight? Would you be interested in this view? Read more >> Why Is 'Mayday' the International Distress Call?   If your pilot calls "Mayday!" on the communications system, you know you're in big trouble. But where did this call come from and why not use the standard "SOS"? Read more >> How Do Airplanes Get Inflight WiFi and Live TV? Although it may seem like these luxuries are seemlessly provided to us, it's quite a challenging technical feat. Read more >> Will Circular Airport Runways Ever Take Off? They could handle traffic more efficiently and take up less space. But will we ever see this idea transpire? Read more >> How Did 'Tree-niner-fife' Become a Language For Pilots?   Because a misunderstanding between a pilot and a controller can lead to catastrophe, the formation of a specialized version of English has made flying much safer. Read more >> Copyright © 2020 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1501 Main St Suite 101 Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list