LAX Airport - Some Fun and Fascinating Facts

The LAX airport, or the Los Angeles International Airport, was originally named Mines Field and was a general aviation base during World War II. LAX is located in none other that Los Angeles, California. It is ranked as the fifth busiest passenger airport in the entire world.

Minute Men Jet Fighters Needed Again

During the cold war we had jet fighters which were called minute men which could go from starting the engine to 10,000 feet is right around six minutes. This protected our coastlines incase of attack from incoming Russian Long Range Bombers or ICBM missiles.

Secret of Flying Smart

Informative article on ways to travel by air and air travel safety.

The Advantage of an Airport Bum in Aerospace Design

Sometimes familiarity of a subject matter in the real sense is worth more than all the text books in the world. Take the kid who grows up around sailboats from age 10 and grows up to be an adult and then invents the world's best sail...

Additional Start Up Airlines Are Looming

The US airline industry is constantly changing. The following carriers, although not yet in business, may soon be transporting you to destinations hither and yon.

Airline Tickets: Make Some Time to Save Some Money

Airline tickets are always forgotten or left until the last minute

His Feet Never Touched the Ground

Depart 6:00 am (Oakland) America West Airlines
Arrive 8:55 am (Phoenix) Depart 10:02 am MST Northwest Airlines #264
Arrive 3:47 pm EST (Detroit) Depart 5:15 pm EST Northwest Airlines #3058
Arrive 6:05pm (Toledo) I have broken some personal records this week, in travel distance, time and patience. At the behest of my life long friend Steve, I left Oakland Airport to parts known. Toledo, Ohio home of the Mudhens, Jamie Farr and Tony Packos Cafe amongst others.

Avoid the Hassle, Rent a Private Jet

If I want to fly direct to a destination, but don’t want to deal with the hassles of airport terminals, do I have any options? The answer is that I do. Renting a private jet can be the way to go for that special trip where I don’t want to have to deal with all of the hustle and bustle of the airport and just want to get going. There are a number of benefits to renting a private jet that make it worth thinking about.

Gas Turbine Aircraft Engine Design and Operation: The Way It Works

Conventional gas turbine jet engines, like the turbofan, have been around for years. They power almost all commercial aircraft and are very reliable. While their operation may seem complex, they actually are very simple. The following is an overview of their internal operation.

Scramjets, Nasa's X-43, and Mach 9.8: Aviation's Hypersonic Challenge

Scramjet technology could be the key to future high speed travel. With the recent X-43 success, the idea of New York to Tokyo in two hours is even closer to reality.

Cheap Flight Tips to Reduce Your Airfare Today

Learn to fly cheaper. Quick tips to lower your airfare today.

Top Gun Enemy Target Practice

The United States Navy’s special “Top Gun” Fighter Pilot school is known throughout the military aviation community. In fact it is well-known throughout the World Population due to the Hollywood Movie “Top Gun” staring Val Kilmer and Tom Cruise.

High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

The High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle is a low cost alternative to expensive Satellite. HALE UAV provides stronger signals since the distance between receiver and relay station is much lower than Satellite.

Cheap Flights Online: Hundreds if Not Thousands of Sites Selling Airfares

If you've been shopping for cheap flights online, you have encountered hundreds if not thousands of sites selling airfares.