Category: Aviation
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Fuel Use of different airplanes.
🛫 1. Takeoff (Takeoff Roll + Initial Climb) Duration: ~1–2 minutes from brake release to 1,500 ft Fuel Burn: Approx. 12,000–15,000 liters per hour per engine at full takeoff thrust → Total: ~48,000–60,000 liters/hour for all 4 engines Actual consumption: Since takeoff lasts only ~2–3 minutes, total fuel used is ~1,600–3,000 liters 💡 Engines operate…
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Survival Bias
The Missing Bullet Holes: Why What You Don’t See Matters Most There’s a famous photograph from World War II that doesn’t show soldiers, explosions, or battlefields. Instead, it depicts the silhouette of an aircraft covered in red dots—each one marking where a returning bomber was struck by enemy fire. At…
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Lufthansa Soars into Its 100th Year
✨ A Century in the Skies: Lufthansa Soars into Its 100th Year with a Breathtaking Tribute! ✨ In a momentous celebration that honors a legacy stretching back an entire century, Lufthansa—Germany’s iconic flag carrier and one of the world’s most storied airlines—has unveiled a stunning, one-of-a-kind special livery on its state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner! 🎉✈️…
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Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon
Below is a detailed extrapolation of the Chengdu J-20 Mighty Dragon’s specifications, systems, and capabilities based solely on open-source evidence, satellite imagery, expert analysis, and comparisons to similar aircraft (e.g., F-22, F-35, Su-57). All details are unconfirmed by the Chinese government or military, and confidence levels reflect the plausibility of each claim given available evidence.…
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PROPOSAL: HAPTIC FEEDBACK ON SIDESTICK DURING DUAL INPUT
✈️ 💡 PROPOSAL: HAPTIC FEEDBACK ON SIDESTICK DURING DUAL INPUT “Feel the conflict” — Add subtle but unmistakable vibration or resistance to both sidesticks when dual input is detected. ✅ WHY THIS WOULD WORK 1. Multimodal Alerting = Better Awareness Humans respond faster and more reliably to alerts that engage multiple senses. Right now, Airbus…
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How soon can the ARJ21 fly with zero reliance restricted parts ?
✅ Step 1: What Parts of the ARJ21 Are Still Restricted? The ARJ21 (now officially called C909 in newer branding) was designed as a “technology bridge” — using Western systems for certification speed. As of 2024, its critical foreign-sourced components include: Component Original Supplier Control Regime Why Restricted? Engines General Electric CF34-10A U.S. (GE) Contains…
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How soon can the C919 fly with zero reliance restricted parts ?
C919: Path to 100% Non-Restricted Supply Chain (Using Any Country Except U.S./EU/Allied Sanctioned Nations) We define “restricted” as: U.S. entities (including foreign subsidiaries using >10% U.S. tech per EAR rules), EU entities under dual-use regulations, Allies bound by Wassenaar Arrangement, MTCR, or U.S. Entity List (UK, Canada, Japan, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, etc.). We define…
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The Coolest Send-Off in Ground Ops
🌟 The Coolest Send-Off in Ground Ops: A Tribute to Decades of Dedication 🌟 In a heartwarming moment that has captured the hearts of aviation enthusiasts worldwide, veteran tug driver Jan Jansen recently completed his final pushback after decades of service—and his colleagues honored him with a send-off straight out of a Hollywood script. 🎬✈️…
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Picnic on the Runway ( Real Story )
🌟✈️ The Picnic on the Runway: The Double Dipstick Disaster of the Gimli Glider 🌟🛬 🔥 A True Story of Math, Mistakes, and Miracle Landings 📅 July 23, 1983 | Altitude: 41,000 ft | Aircraft: Boeing 767-233 | Flight: AC143 It started with a routine refueling stop in Ottawa. 🛫 The 767 had flown from…
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Global Commercial Aircraft
✈️ Global Commercial Aircraft in Active Service (2025 Estimate) As of the latest data, the global commercial aircraft fleet in active service includes a wide range of jets, regional aircraft, and cargo planes. Here’s a breakdown: 🌍 Total Active Commercial Aircraft Category Estimated Number Examples Commercial Jets 25,000–30,000 Boeing 737, Airbus A320, A350, 787 Regional…