Aviation

In the middle portion of the 20th century, jet-powered airplanes revolutionized the travel industry. Dating back to the 18th century theories of Isaac Newton, the turbojet engine enabled travel to...

Airplane engines have been evolving over the last century, from the simple inline engine used by the Wright brothers to the high-powered jet engines that are in use today. Most modern airplanes...

Planes that have piston engines run on leaded fuel that has an octane level of 100 or higher. This is different from automotive fuel, which has an octane level of 82 to 88. Some very small planes...

While model planes have been (and are being) used by the military to fly unmanned missions, the majority of flying scale jet aircraft models are used by hobbyists for fun. Clubs and societies of...

This article helps you to create and understand a mini pulse jet engine. Making pulse jet engines can be dangerous for beginners and experts alike. Pulse jets are one of the more simple jets to...

Flying commercial airlines can be a real drag, with long security lines and cramped accommodations. Renting a jet is a great alternative that can give you the freedom to travel on your own terms....

Scale jet aircraft models require intermediate to advanced flying skills. As such, they should not be used until you get some experience flying a basic trainer or glider. Once you have the basics...

The Boeing 707 is the Grand Old Lady of jet airliners. No longer in production, 707s still work hard knitting the world community together.

Carry 300 or more people 10,000 miles on two engines? Boeing believes its new 777 will be a major player on very-long-distance international routes in the 21st century.