Have you ever walked aboard a commercial airplane, only to discover a distinct smell inside the cabin? Well, you aren’t...

Have you ever wondered how pilots steer airplanes on the runway? When flying, a pilot can control an airplane by...

Along with the wings, tail, landing gear and cockpit, the fuselage is one of the main components of a typical...

Heavy snowfall poses a major safety hazard to motorists. As it melts and refreezes, it can create slick roads that...

Ever wonder why airplanes have a vertical tail? Wings, of course, are horizontal to create lift, so conventional wisdom may...

Have you ever stepped aboard a commercial airplane, only to discover the cabin is uncomfortably cold? While cabin temperatures vary,...

It’s no secret that severe winds and lighting can interfere with commercial flights. If there’s a storm rolling through the...

While a runway on the ground is always preferable, many airplanes are capable of landing on water. On Jan. 15,...

Although there are exceptions, most commercial airlines don’t fly directly over the Pacific Ocean for routes connecting the United States...

The typical cruising altitude for commercial airplanes is about 31,000 to 35,000 feet.  Whether it’s a small Cessna or jumbo-sized...