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Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571

By: Tiger Deng, Journalist

Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed in the Andes mountains on October 13, 1972. The crash and the resulting 72-day ordeal of the survivors led to the deaths of 29 of the 45 people on board, until two survivors hiked out of the mountains and were able to find help.

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Carbon Fiber And Its Many Uses

By: Benjamin Plowgian, Journalist

Carbon fiber is a sleek composite known for its low weight and immense strength. It is being used in many different industries, and its uses will continue to evolve.

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The World’s First Stealth Fighter – F-117 Nighthawk

By: Andrei Daquioag, Journalist

The F-117 Nighthawk, known for its black coating and geometrical shape, is the first to use a radar absorbing material (RAM) and the "faceting" technique, both of which effectively made it invisible to radar. Renowned as the "Stealth Fighter", the F-117 was designed to sneak past strongly defended enemy territory and destroy targets of high value.

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How a Hot Air Balloon Works

By: Maximus Seminaro, Journalist

The average duration of the flight by air balloon is one hour, even though technically it could fly 2-3 and more hours, But just in case so the burner doesn't go out and kill the people inside.

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The Real Physics of an X-Wing

By: Jake Themely, Journalist

Could an X-Wing really fly? Well, the short answer is no.

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How Objects And Animals Fly

By: Josephine Huynh, Journalist

All things fly as a result of four forces. These forces are lift, thrust, drag, and weight.

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The Air Yacht

By: Aiman Ullah, Journalist

An air yacht is a luxurious aircraft that offers the comfort and services of a yacht while flying through the skies. These aircrafts are designed for the wealthiest people who desire to travel in style and comfort.

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Learning to Fly

By: Thomas Ahern, Journalist

Flight is an action that humans have desired since they saw the first birds.

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ZERO-G Plane

By: Ian Bilawski, Journalist

A ZERO G flight is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience true zero gravity. without going to space! Flying on a specially modified Boeing 727, you will experience a no gravity environment that allows you to float, flip, and soar like an astronaut.

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Bullet Airplane

By: Nick Boukens, Journalist

This fantastic six-person jet promises to cut down on fuel consumption. It will fly at jet speeds, twice as far as any other jet, and use eight times less fuel.

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How Supersonic Planes May Be Returning to Commercial Flight.

By: Cavanagh Keelin, Journalist

NASA, Boom Technology, and other manufacturers have recently been creating supersonic aircraft designs to solve the sonic boom problem that plagued the Concorde.

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How Propellers Work

By: Shaun Nguyen, Journalist

The fastest propeller has gone up to 540 mph. The biggest propeller made is 131 tons and 34 feet tall.

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