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Auto ACAS • Automatic Air Collision Avoidance System

The Automatic Air Collision Avoidance System (Auto ACAS) is explained by USAF fighter pilots and other technical experts. The ...
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First Flight Bag: What Fledgling Pilots Need to Succeed

The kneeboard is sort of a lap desk a pilot uses in flight. It doesn’t have to be huge. They can be as simple as a 5-by-7 ...

Aerospace tech startup lets you design your own personal aircraft

The AltoVolo Sigma hybrid-electric aircraft flies 500 miles at 220 mph while operating 80% quieter than helicopters, featuring safety systems and compact design.

What it really took to become an astronaut during the Space Race

As NASA prepared astronauts for its second mission into space, National Geographic had exclusive behind-the-scenes access for ...

How do airplanes stay up in the sky? 4 forces of flight every aviation enthusiast should know

Aerodynamics explains how airplanes fly through the interplay of four fundamental forces: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Lift opposes gravity, thrust propels forward, and drag resists motion. Pilots ...