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offering discounted prices and omitting unnecessary services. While other airlines found themselves declaring bankruptcy through the years, Southwest Airlines has been able to stay strong and bring in profits for over 40 years due to one type of aircraft, the use of a point routing system, and placing premium on customer service. (Schlanger, 2012) Rollin King was active on the board of directors until he retired in May 2006. He passed away in June 2014 at the age of 83. (Airlines, 2014) By 1989…

compelling reasons for such an arrangement.“ 2.1.1 Wave Drag This type of drag is formed as a result of shock waves formed around an aircraft. Wave drag is the main reason behind the designing of oblique wings. This design has been found to reduce wave drag for a supersonic aircraft and can be believed as an aerodynamic evolution to swept wings on symmetric aircraft configurations. This wing is not symmetric at supersonic speeds, but rotates about a central pivot, which allows the maximum…

for military aviation, the biplane open cockpit design of WW1 aircraft were slowly being replaced with the all metal monoplane. Aircraft progressively were being designed with retractable undercarriages for streamlining, avionics and more powerful radial engines or supercharged piston engines. These created aircraft that were able to fly much further, faster and higher than the WW1 aircraft with greater manoeuvrability. Fighter aircraft such as the Supermarine Spitfire and Hawker Hurricane…

Gladwell makes a very interesting argument in chapter 7 of Outliers (2008). He claims that the flight crew and their inability to communicate effectively is the number one cause of plane crashes. He supports his argument with studies on different cultures and their ability to communicate with persons in authority or of higher ranks. This inability for the “second in command” to communicate with the pilot, leads to information not being heard or in some cases said, and can have a fatal outcome.…

Thank you for flying with us! We ensure that everyone’s safety is our priority. We make sure that all things are at check before flying. If you see any concerning issues such as slight turbulence, gas leaks, or cats hanging on their dear life while we’re flying hundreds of feet above the ground, please advise the nearest attendant in front of you. It’s a must for pilots to check each and every knickknack before lifting off. Of course, it’s for your own safety, right? You don’t want to die…

The Changing Face of The USS Midway The USS Midway, One of the longest serving aircraft carriers in the United States Army, needed module changes in order to remain in battle and still be an unsinkable ship. The USS Midway, the lead ship of her class, had a lot of changes in its design because of all the years that it was in battle’s, like the Vietnam war, operation frequent wind and the Persian Gulf. It needed better technology to go to more places and to remain in battle with her class. The…

Did you know that Richard Bong was America’s best ace of World War Two? Richard Bong was a pilot for the Navy Air Force in World War Two. But really, Richard Bong, the Naval Pilot of World War 2, was one of the best pilots ever. And this is his story. Dick began by joining Superior State University in the year of 1938. He then entered a Civilian Pilot instruction curriculum while taking special aviation lessons. In the year of 1941, Richard registered for Air Force. What he had in common with…

In World War II there are a bunch of planes that are active in the war. There is one plane that stands out amongst all of the others -- the Boeing B-29 Superfortress. This plane stands out from the others due to the fact that it had a huge impact on World War II and also because it affected the world after World War II was drawn to a close. One way the B-29 affected the war is because it helped end the war. World War II ended because the United States dropped two atomic bombs on to Hiroshima…

Armed and Unharmed “I can’t believe they haven’t instantaneously allowed pilots to defend themselves given the gaps in the current system,” said Representative John L. Mica, Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee on aviation (West). He is referring to pilots of commercial airliners defending themselves by use of` weapons; such as firearms. The use of these firearms would be very beneficial to airliners and should have action taken in favor of it. The benefits of…

McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II with it’s specs. Overview The McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II is a two seater, twin engine, long range supersonic jet interceptor, and fighter bomber. It was originally built for the United States Navy by McDonnell Aircraft. Its first days of service was in 1960 with the U.S. Navy. With its outstanding performance, it was adopted by the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force, and by the mid 1960s it had become a major part of their respective air wings. The…