Tag: #Flying
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The Basics of How Planes Fly (Or, Why You Won’t Fall Out of the Sky)
Welcome to my next article in a list of a long series. You’re probably here because you want to understand what actually makes an airplane stay in the air, rather than just hoping for the best every time the wheels leave the ground. In this chapter, we’ll break down the science of flight and make…
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Flying for Dummies
Flying is for everyone, even if you’re starting with a few fears or doubts. I took my first lesson at 48 with a heart that’s had a few “upgrades” (three stents, to be exact) and a fear of heights. My instructor, Mohsin Syed—the CEO of Hybrid Flying School in Lahore—was one of my biggest supporters,…
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Green Crescent Flag Waved as Pakistan sees First Gyrocopter Flight
The green crescent flag was waved as Pakistan witnessed its first gyrocopter flight.
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How can flying be safer than driving?
The opinion article is by Mr. Lucman Khan. Aviation is considered to be one of the safest means of transportation and it still holds that title with only 0.07 deaths per one billion passenger miles as compared to the motorcycle with 212.57 deaths per billion miles traveled. The primary reason for Aviation to be safer…