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[Bignateb @bignattee]

@fl511_i75 Road rage at its finest

[Mookafish @Mookafish]

Starship's launch clamps might be the most satisfying machine in the entire space industry. They are just so perfectly synchronised and so smooth. It's just beautiful.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Known today as compression lift, the idea of the XB-70's folding wingtips, was to use the shock waves generated by its own supersonic flight to generate lift.

This clip shows what the Valkyrie could have been.

[Mechanical Knowledge @mechanical_4u]

critical bird strike safety test on a Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II cockpit canopy.

Test Purpose: Engineers simulate a bird strike by firing a projectile, often a chicken, from a pneumatic cannon nicknamed the "chicken gun".

Speed: The projectile is launched at speeds exceeding 500 km/h to replicate actual high-speed flight conditions.

Objective: This test ensures the canopy can absorb immense kinetic energy without shattering, protecting the pilot.

Materials: The canopy is constructed from layered polycarbonate and reinforced composites designed for extreme resilience.

[R͓̽Y͓̽a͓̽n͓̽C͓̽e͓̽y͓̽ @RyanceyReturns]

This pilot climbed the ladder from the main deck of a Boeing 747 freighter and stepped into a hidden world most passengers will never see.
Up here, above the cargo hold packed with 115 tons of freight, is the crew’s private sanctuary: two lay-flat bunk beds sectioned off like small apartments, business-class seats for downtime, a compact bathroom, and even an oven for hot meals on long hauls.
No flight attendants, no passengers—just the pilots and the quiet hum of systems keeping the plane alive across oceans.
The space is small but efficient, built for rest between shifts on flights that can last 14 hours or more.
The pilot walks through it like it’s home, pointing out the oxygen hoods, ELT, and the locked door that separates this refuge from the vast cargo below.
It’s a reminder that even in the age of automation, human endurance and comfort still matter at 35,000 feet.

Anything surprise you about the hidden living quarters on a cargo 747?

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[Science girl @sciencegirl]

Before GPS and satellites, F-104G Starfighters navigated with gyroscopes and accelerometers, calculating position from motion alone.

[FL360aero @fl360aero]

Efforts are underway to remove the aircraft from Runway 09 of Phuket Airport (PHK) that had issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) from 12:08 PM to 6:00 PM for the temporary closure of the runway on March 11, 2026.

Initial information suggested a hard landing, resulting in damage to the landing gear and nose landing gear, preventing the aircraft from vacating the runway.

The aircraft, a Boeing 737MAX8 with registration VT-BWQ, arrived at Phuket Airport ahead of schedule, with a scheduled landing time of 11:40 AM but landing at 11:24 AM.

#aircraft

[aircraftmaintenancengineer @airmainengineer]

First day at work?

[Francisco Cunha @OnDisasters]

Harrier elevator ride... had never seen this before

"The "Farley Takeoff," developed by legendary test pilot John Farley, involved hovering a Harrier jet at 100 feet before pitching the nose up to a steep 60-degree angle while still in a hover. ⁠
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Once in this vertical position, he would apply maximum power to "rocket climb" away, a "seat of the pants" maneuver that was strictly forbidden for Royal Air Force and Royal Navy service pilots due to its extreme difficulty and lack of instrument guidance. ⁠
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Credit: Hawker Siddeley (later British Aerospace/BAE Systems)"

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[Garmin Aviation @GarminAviation]

How a departure clearance looks without the radio chatter ⤵️

Text-based FAA Data Comm is now available on over 25 makes and models equipped with a GTN 750Xi series navigator.

[Jesús Osorio @jesus_osorior]

Una empresa de ingeniería aeroespacial ha diseñado una cápsula de vidrio con un par de asientos en su interior que se puede instalar en aviones existentes, ofreciendo a los pasajeros una vista de 360 ​​grados durante el vuelo.

[Aviation @xAviation]

When the Boeing 787 operates on autopilot, its sophisticated flight control system manages the flaperons to maintain stable flight, particularly during turbulence. The system continuously receives data from various sensors, including airspeed indicators, inertial navigation systems, and accelerometers. When turbulence is detected, the autopilot system automatically adjusts the position of the flaperons to counteract any rolling motions caused by gusts or disturbances in the airflow. These adjustments are made in real-time to ensure the aircraft remains on its intended flight path and passengers experience minimal discomfort.

[Aviation @xAviation]

No go-around? No problem

Originally cleared for landing on Runway 7, a DC-9 freighter was suddenly re-routed to Runway 33 following a last minute runway change from ATC due to close trailing traffic from a 747.

📹: @BigJetTVLIVE

[Breaking Aviation News & Videos @aviationbrk]

A Delta Air Lines flight from Savannah, Georgia, to Atlanta was forced to turn back Sunday night due to engine trouble, which sparked a large grass fire near the airport runway.

Delta flight 1067, a Boeing 737-900, had just taken off from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport around p.m. Sunday when the pilot declared an emergency.

Emergency response teams, including firefighters, were called to the scene Garden City Fire Rescue said. The department said it operated in coordination with the Savannah Fire Department, Pooler Fire-Rescue and 165th Airlift Wing Fire Department.

[Francisco Cunha @OnDisasters]

And here´s footage of it. Look closely at the wing...

[aircraftmaintenancengineer @airmainengineer]

Engine collection ✈️ Which one is your favourite?
With fairport