#Altitude
How Altitude Affects Runway Length: A Brief Guide
The world's four highest airports are in China.
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...
How Can Aircraft Spins Be Recovered?
Just four steps can get you out of a very dizzying experience.
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...
The US Airports At The Highest Altitudes
Most of the highest-altitude airports in the United States are located in Colorado.
Flying High: The Reasons Why Aircraft Cruise At Such Considerable Altitudes
Aircraft are much more efficient when flying at higher altitudes.
What Different Speed Measurements Are Used During A Flight?
Unlike ground vehicles, aerial vehicles use speeds relative to the air, called airspeed.
Top 5: Thailand's Highest Airports By Altitude
Featuring one of Thailand’s busiest international hubs.
Top 5: The World's Highest Airports
All five are located in China!
How High Do Planes Fly: A Ceiling Height Comparison
Different aircraft can operate at different altitudes.
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.
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...
How Hypoxia Can Affect Passengers And Crew
What is hypoxia, and why can it make you ill?
The Passenger Turboprops With The Highest Cruising Altitude