Many travelers have had flights affected by inclement weather, whether in an airplane or something a little more unconventional like a hot air balloon (very sensitive indeed to overly windy conditions ...
Helicopters come in a variety of models and designs intended for different purposes. Used by both civilians and the military, you'd be surprised at what some of these flying machines are capable of in ...
In terms of general cruising altitude, the California Aeronautical University reports that a jet airliner will typically cruise at an altitude of up to 42,000 feet. For an Airbus A320 and A321, for ...
The F.A.A. allows many of these popular flights to operate under less stringent rules than other commercial aviation, opening the door to dangers like pilot fatigue. By Christine Chung The deadly ...