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How Altitude Affects Runway Length: A Brief Guide

How Altitude Affects Runway Length: A Brief Guide

The world's four highest airports are in China.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
How Do Pilots Decide Their Cruise Altitude?

How Do Pilots Decide Their Cruise Altitude?

The higher an airplane goes the lower the fuel burn, and it also allows the airplane to achieve greater cruise speeds mo...

Anas Maaz 3 years ago
How Can Aircraft Spins Be Recovered?

How Can Aircraft Spins Be Recovered?

Just four steps can get you out of a very dizzying experience.

Justin Surette 3 years ago
Aircraft Stalls: Why They Happen & How They Can Be Prevented

Aircraft Stalls: Why They Happen & How They Can Be Prevented

Techncally, you could stall an aircraft at any speed. Let's take a look at how they happen and some cases where recovery...

Linnea Ahlgren 3 years ago
The US Airports At The Highest Altitudes

The US Airports At The Highest Altitudes

Most of the highest-altitude airports in the United States are located in Colorado.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
Flying High: The Reasons Why Aircraft Cruise At Such Considerable Altitudes

Flying High: The Reasons Why Aircraft Cruise At Such Considerable Altitudes

Aircraft are much more efficient when flying at higher altitudes.

Mark Finlay 3 years ago
What Different Speed Measurements Are Used During A Flight?

What Different Speed Measurements Are Used During A Flight?

Unlike ground vehicles, aerial vehicles use speeds relative to the air, called airspeed.

Dr. Omar Memon 3 years ago
Top 5: Thailand's Highest Airports By Altitude

Top 5: Thailand's Highest Airports By Altitude

Featuring one of Thailand’s busiest international hubs.

Justin Surette 3 years ago
Top 5: The World's Highest Airports

Top 5: The World's Highest Airports

All five are located in China!

Jake Hardiman 3 years ago
How High Do Planes Fly: A Ceiling Height Comparison

How High Do Planes Fly: A Ceiling Height Comparison

Different aircraft can operate at different altitudes.

Sumit Singh 3 years ago
Four Reasons Why A Plane Might Not Be Able To Take Off

Four Reasons Why A Plane Might Not Be Able To Take Off

When we talk about takeoff, it is easier to define it in terms of distance.

Anas Maaz 3 years ago
How Hot And High Conditions Affect Aircraft Takeoffs And Landings

How Hot And High Conditions Affect Aircraft Takeoffs And Landings

High temperatures and altitudes can reduce the performance of the aircraft to such degrees that some airplanes cannot op...

Anas Maaz 4 years ago
How Hypoxia Can Affect Passengers And Crew

How Hypoxia Can Affect Passengers And Crew

What is hypoxia, and why can it make you ill?

Mark Finlay 4 years ago
The Passenger Turboprops With The Highest Cruising Altitude

The Passenger Turboprops With The Highest Cruising Altitude

Chris Loh 4 years ago
Could Altitude Hold The Key To Reducing Aviation Emissions?

Could Altitude Hold The Key To Reducing Aviation Emissions?

Laura Ash 6 years ago