PinnedDaniel ChenThe Plane, the Myth, the Legend: The Aérospatiale/BAC ConcordeThe Concorde. One of the two most iconic passenger aircraft in history, the other being the Boeing 747 “Queen of the Skies”. From its first…Mar 42Mar 42
PinnedDaniel ChenThe Story of Pan American World Airways: A Legacy Forever.Pan American World Airways, commonly known as Pan Am, was one of the pioneers of aviation. Pan Am was once the largest international…Dec 24, 20231Dec 24, 20231
PinnedDaniel ChenI Made an 8-Minute Connection in One of American’s Biggest Hubs.The photos above are for the two flights I was on, taken from FlightAware. When I left my seat on flight 1466, it was 8:39 PM. Flight 2017…Nov 26, 20231Nov 26, 20231
Daniel ChenWhy Do Airlines in Asia Use Widebodies on Short Routes?Note to my weekly readers: due to finals, I was unable to publish an article last week. This article is written to replace last week’s!May 311May 311
Daniel ChenWhy Narrowbodies Are the Future of Transatlantic FlightsNot that long ago, jumbos like the Boeing 747 and the Boeing 777 were the emblem of transatlantic flight. For a while, it was widely…May 191May 191
Daniel ChenWhat Is Turbulence, and Should I Be Scared?Turbulence is a sudden and potentially violent shift in airflow. These often unpredictable irregularities in the atmosphere disrupt the…May 121May 121
Daniel ChenHow Do Budget Airlines Make Money?In this recent decade, more and more budget airlines have emerged worldwide, taking the aviation industry by storm. These airlines offer…May 51May 51
Daniel ChenThe Aerodynamics of a StallA stall occurs when an aircraft’s angle of attack becomes too large and exceeds the critical angle of attack, causing lift to suddenly…Apr 29Apr 29
Daniel ChenWhy Is Fuel Stored in Aircraft Wings?Here’s a quick and straight-forward answer for you!Apr 21Apr 21
Daniel ChenWhy Are Planes Usually Painted White?In the early days of aviation, it was rare to see an airplane painted white. Manufacturers and airlines opted for their aircraft to wear a…Apr 151Apr 151
