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There are many different types of aircraft, including airships, gliders, paramotors, and hot air balloons.

The two types of aircraft that are far more common than any other though, as well as the types that you are likely most familiar with, are airplanes and helicopters.

So whether you want to know more about civil, commercial or military airplanes and helicopters, you will find answers to many of the most commonly asked questions here.

We also cover all the gear that aircraft owners and pilots need in the cockpit.

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Airplanes

Get Your Private Pilot License in 2 Weeks – Is it Really Possible?

Private pilot handbook study resource
Gear

Is the FAA Private Pilot Written Exam Hard?

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Helicopters

How Long it Will Take You to Become a Helicopter Pilot (PPL-H, CPL-H, IFR)

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Airplanes

Why Understanding the Angle of Attack is So Important

Diagram demonstrating MSL in aviation
Airplanes

MSL vs. AGL: The Key Differences

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Airplanes

What is VOR in Aviation (And How it Works)

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Airplanes

What VFR Means in Aviation (vs. IFR)

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Airplanes

The Importance of Squawk Codes in Aviation Communication

3-4-3 configuration of an Airbus A380 passenger plane
Airplanes

How Many Passengers Can a Plane Hold?

Boeing 777-9 (world's longest plane) flying shortly after takeoff
Airplanes

How Long is an Airplane?

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Airplanes

What Is Crop Dusting and How Does It Work?

the most famous pilot ever with his aircraft - The Red Baron
Airplanes

Exploring the World of Ace Pilots: How They Achieve Greatness

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Airplanes

The Importance of Pilotage in Aviation: A Guide

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Airplanes

The True Cost of the F-35 Fighter Jet

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Helicopters

How Pilots Execute Turns in a Helicopter

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Airplanes

Why Oxygen Masks are a Lifesaver for Fighter Pilots

Demilitarized F-16 fighter jet
Airplanes

Can You Really Buy a Fighter Jet as a Civilian?

A cessna plane flying and not in danger of stalling
Airplanes

Understanding Aircraft Stalls: Causes and Prevention

plane flying into a headwind

How Headwinds and Tailwinds Affect a Flight

Plane floating in water after crash landing
Airplanes

Can Any Airplane Float on Water?

Boeing 747 plane on the ground
Airplanes

How Much Do Airplanes Weigh?

What Are Airplane Windows Made of?
Airplanes

What Are Airplane Windows Made of? Materials, Function, and Safety Considerations

What is Yaw on a Plane?
Airplanes

Yaw on a Plane: Definition, Causes, and Effects

How Tall Are Aircraft Carriers?

How Tall Are Aircraft Carriers?

Can a Plane Fly Into Space?
Airplanes

Why (Most) Planes Can’t Fly Into Space

What is a Rudder on a Plane? (And How it Works)
Airplanes

The Rudder: How It Steers a Plane and Keeps It Stable in Flight

How Fast Do Medical Helicopters Fly? (Air Ambulances vs. Ground Ambulances)
Helicopters

How Fast Medical Helicopters Respond to Emergencies

Can Planes Fly Over Hurricanes?
Airplanes

Flying Over Hurricanes: Is it Safe for Planes to Do?

What is an Aileron on a Plane (How They Work)
Airplanes

Understanding the Role of Ailerons in Aircraft

What Happened to Concorde?
Airplanes

The Story of Concorde: From Triumph to Tragedy

What Does "I Got Your Six" Mean? (Definition & Origins)
Airplanes

“I Got Your Six”: The Meaning and Origin

How to Become a Bush Pilot (Qualifications, Training, Time)
Airplanes

Becoming a Bush Pilot: Requirements and Skills

What is a Black Box on a Plane?
Airplanes

Inside the Black Box: Understanding Its Components and Data

How Many Stealth Bombers Does the U.S. Have?
Airplanes

A Look at the Number of Stealth Bombers in the U.S. Military

Is There An Escape Pod on Air Force One?
Airplanes

Escape Pod on Air Force One: Truth or Fiction?

What Planes Do the Blue Angels Fly? (A Timeline)
Airplanes

Blue Angels’ Fleet: A Look at the Planes They Fly

Are Private Jets Faster Than Commercial Planes?
Airplanes

Private Jets vs. Commercial Planes: Which One Is Faster?

How Much Does a Learjet Cost? (By Model, Buy, Charter)
Airplanes

Breaking Down the Cost of a Learjet

How Many Aircraft Carriers Does the U.S. Have? (vs. Rest of World)

U.S. Aircraft Carriers: Numbers & Their Names

Why is a Cockpit Called a Cockpit?
Airplanes

What Does the Word “Cockpit” Mean in Aviation?

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