I was a travel writer with a fear of flying — here's how I overcame it
Travel journalist Rosalyn Wikeley has been afraid of flying for as long as she can remember. After a particularly hairy ...
Pioneering brothers’ Wright Flyer III designated Ohio’s official state plane
Ohio has adopted the 1905 Wright Flyer III as its official state airplane. Described as Orville and Wilbur Wright’s crowning achievement, the world’s first practical fixed-wing aircraft made its ...
Airplane Engine Placement: Why Some Are Located On The Wing And Others On The Tail
Have you noticed that some planes have engines on the wings while others have them on the tail? In fact, there are purposeful ...
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How the F-111 Aardvark Helped Pioneer Multirole Aircraft
The Aardvark was the first airplane to incorporate specific design features to make it multirole capable. When it comes to pioneering aircraft in the U.S. military’s history, the F-111 Aardvark ...