Category: Transport
Jetman flies with a Spitfire!
Ever wondered what it would be like to fly alongside a plane? Get a taster here…
On board a rocket-powered plane
Take a peek at the tech that powered the world’s fastest manned aircraft ever: the X-15
What is inertial coupling?
Why aircraft engineers do all they can to prevent this dangerous phenomenon
Does using a phone on flights disrupt navigation equipment?
Will your mobile really cause problems on an aeroplane? Click through to find out
The Wright Flyer in focus
Take a closer look at the pinnacle of the Wright brothers’ aviation careers
How does Solar Impulse work?
We take a look at the solar plane that’s setting all sorts of records, including today’s feat of becoming the first internationally flown Sun-powered aircraft
B-2 Stealth Bomber
Currently in action in Libya, we take a look at how this formidable member of the United States Air Force works
Top 5 Facts: Autopilot
Using it in planes is all well and good, but I won’t be happy until a computer can drive my car…
