Kristina Kirkliauskaite
27 articles
90 years ago: Hunter brothers 23 days non-stop flight record
Sometimes it seems that long-haul flights between different continents last for weeks, rather than hours. But imagine really…
2020-08-21
Three times faster than sound, the uncatchable SR-71 Blackbird
Can you imagine flying around the world in less than 12 hours? The remarkable project of the Lockheed…
2020-08-15
Game changer of military aircraft: B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber
The B-2 Spirit strategic bomber is an exceptional stealthy flying wing that left a mark in the history…
2020-08-08
World’s oldest flight instructor and active pilot: Robina Asti
The journey from WWII veteran, transgender female to the world’s oldest active pilot and flight instructor – that…
2020-08-07
Top 7 smart mobile apps for pilots
The latest digital technologies have made an enormous impact on pilots’ work. Now, it is possible to keep…
2020-08-03
Flight attendants: 60 years ago and now
Nowadays, a flight attendant is a person on-board who serves passengers and makes sure they follow the safety…
2020-07-31
Top 10 most famous pilots on Youtube
Nowadays, people watch and share videos on Youtube numerous times every day. The Youtube platform so far became…
2020-07-26
Lippisch-Dornier Aerodyne: Wingless and tailless aircraft
Wingless and tailless are usually the last words, which describe an aircraft. Even though people are used to…
2020-07-25
What is the oldest airline in the world?
The aviation industry holds an enormous history behind, starting with the earliest forms of aviation such as kites…
2020-07-19
Top 5 must-try flight simulators worldwide
Playing high-quality flight simulation games is one thing, but feeling a full-motion flying journey in real flight simulators…
2020-07-19
Bede BD-5: the nightmare of pilots
The story of BD-5 is truly debatable in the aviation industry. Notably, Bede BD-5 holds several world records…
2020-07-18
Unbelievable survivors of plane crashes
Aviation history holds many disastrous aircraft crashes, which happened due to numerous reasons. Starting from the terrible weather…
2020-07-12
Top 6 must-try flight simulation games
Flight simulation games are a perfect option for those who want to learn air combat skills or enjoy…
2020-07-12
U.S. Air Force and Navy pilots: one and same thing?
It is well-known that not everyone can become a U.S. Air Force or Navy pilots. At first, candidates…
2020-07-10
Who is the world’s youngest in the aviation industry?
It is pretty sweet to be the youngest in the family or a group of friends. Although what…
2020-07-07
Top 5 free online aviation courses
It is always pleasant to learn new things when and where you want. Nowadays the internet gives this…
2020-07-06
40 years after the Itavia Flight 870
On June 27, 1980, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9 passenger jet routing from Bologna to Palermo, Italy, crashed into…
2020-07-04
Top 5 Must-Read books for Pilots
Good stories never die and the greatest stories are captured in books. Through years many amazing real-life tales…
2020-06-29