Archive for April, 2010

Flying Lessons – Realize Your Dream of Flying an Aircraft

The adventure of flying a helicopter is full of fun and excitement. If you have such desires then get it fulfilled by considering the flying lessons. Flying lessons are meant for people who have deep interest in flying an aircraft. As air crafts are too expensive so purchasing an aircraft is just impractical. These lessons [...]

Private Aircraft Charter From Teterboro Airport

No one really needs to be told of all the benefits that private air travel has when compared to flying the airlines. That’s why for travelers wanting to depart New York City, the idea of flying on a private jet out of Teterboro sounds like the perfect getaway plan. Because of its proximity to Manhattan, [...]

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress

Few aircraft can claim the pivotal role in US victory during World War II that the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress can.
Designed to meet the August 16, 1934 Army Air Corps requirement for a multi-engined anti-shipping bomber to replace the twin-engined Martin B-10 with a 1,020-mile range, a 2,000-pound bomb load capability, and a 200-mph speed, [...]

How to Overcome Jetlag

Jetlag seems to be every traveler’s worst nightmare – especially if you’re going away for just a short while.
What causes Jetlag?
Jetlag is a condition that arises from crossing multiple time zones in a relatively short time and consequently disturbs your natural body clock or circadian rhythms. Other contributing factors include lack of exercise, dry atmosphere [...]

Your Options When Hiring Private Jet Charters

In today’s society of fast-paced, rushed living, air travel is an important travel option for many. Most travelers have suffered setbacks in commercial flights at least once in their lives, such as a delayed flight, cramped cabin, lost luggage or noisy flight-mates. These reasons, along with others, explain why the popularity of private jet charters [...]

Radio Controlled Model Airplane Kits – How to Build Or Buy the Best Radio Controlled Airplane Kit

Building a radio controlled model airplane can be a fun, enjoyable, and rewarding hobby for practically anyone. However, knowing some basic techniques about how to build radio controlled model airplanes can be helpful. Here are some tips to think about as you build your radio controlled model airplane.
Most importantly is deciding what kind of building [...]

Model Airplane Design Best Practices

Are you designing your own model airplane? The best airplane designers find elegant solutions to the many challenges of designing a model airplane. It is not an easy problem! But that is what makes it so much fun. Even after spending hours working out a design on paper, I usually end up building multiple prototypes. [...]

Roofers Joined Forces to Fix a National Treasure

Why is it that the universal symbol of shelter is some kind of roof? Obviously it is because the first type of protection that anyone looks for is a way to prevent rain or snow from falling on our living and working spaces. Even in very warm climates, a roof may be erected to provide [...]

Why Buy a Cessna 175 Skylark Light Airplane?

The Cessna 175 Skylark offers an affordable, reliable route to private plane ownership and good examples can be picked up at prices no more than the average family saloon car. You do not often come across these sturdy light aircraft yet they are one of the models in the Cessna line up that truly has [...]

The Three Skills to Land an Airplane

There are just three fundamental skills you need to know to land an airplane safely and consistently. They are airspeed control, projected glide control, and controlled slow flight. You can learn each separately. But you use them all to land safely and consistently.
The most fundamental and easiest to learn is airspeed control. You should start [...]