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The Mysterious Black Box

Whenever there is an accident involving an airliner, news reporters immediately begin talking about “the Black Box.” “Where is the Black Box?” “Investigators are looking for the Black Box” “In what...

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Aircraft Pressurization Beginner’s Guide

How and why are airplanes pressurized? It’s easy to take flying for granted. We hop onboard a comfy airliner and fly high in the stratosphere without giving breathing a second thought. The aircraft’s...

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It’s Air Show Season!

It’s air show season. There are plenty of shows scheduled, including THE air show of the year: EAA AirVenture in July, better known as Oshkosh!  Read on to see some highlights of the 2015 Dayton air...

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Take the AeroSavvy Airliner Quiz!

So, you think you know airliners? It’s time to separate the Ultimate AvGeeks from the Plane Spotter Padawans. Put your plane spotter knowledge to the test with the AeroSavvy Airliner Quiz! It’s easy to...

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Your Airliner Has A Hidden Engine!

How many turbine engines are on an Airbus A320? Two, right?   Would you believe three? How about a Boeing 747? Four engines? Wrong again.   A 747 has Five turbine engines! Hiding inside the tail of...

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AeroSavvy’s Curated Aviation Quotes

During the relatively short history of aviation, humans have uttered some thought provoking and inspiring quotes about the experience of flight. Of course, the skeptics have made their opinions known...

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ETOPS – Enhancing Safety On Long Flights

As a passenger, you might see the word “ETOPS” (pronounced Ē-Tops) stenciled on airplanes. Occasionally, you’ll hear about it in the news. Follow a few AvGeeks on Twitter or Facebook and you’ll most...

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15 MORE Top 10 Coolest Airline Call Signs!

There are so many great call signs, the top 10 list just wasn’t enough! Here are 15 more of the coolest call signs that can be heard on the aviation airwaves. Keep reading and you’ll also get some...

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TCAS: Preventing Mid-Air Collisions

For over 20 years, TCAS has been standing guard, protecting the skies from mid-air collisions. Countless catastrophes have been avoided thanks to the technology. Find out what TCAS is and how it...

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Dog Strike, Screaming Passenger & More

Check out Jennifer’s Tales from the Terminal blog. Funny stuff! One of my favorite blogs is Jennifer’s “Tales from the Terminal.” I was honored when Jenn contacted me to do a guest post for her...

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Flying the North Atlantic Tracks

Each day, over 2000 aircraft travel across the Atlantic ocean bound for North America or Europe on the North Atlantic Organized Track System. Have you ever wondered how pilots navigate and communicate...

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Air Navigation Name Nonsense

Air navigation maps and computers contain thousands of routes and waypoints (or fixes) to help pilots and air traffic controllers keep track of where the airplanes are. To make navigation and...

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Survive an Aircraft Evacuation

Fire and Smoke Can Kill You Fire and poisonous smoke can kill within minutes. There is no greater risk to an aircraft’s passengers and crew. When an aircraft evacuation is necessary, every second...

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Savvy Passenger Guide to Airport Lights

Colorful lights cover taxiways and runways to help pilots navigate the airport. Red, blue, green, amber, and white lights glow, flash, and race across the ground. It’s time to find out what the...

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Airport BINGO

Airport BINGO! (Or, How to Entertain Kids at the Airport) The holiday travel season is upon us. Flying across the country to visit loved ones is a wonderful experience. A long layover in an airport,...

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Top AeroSavvy Articles for 2016

It’s been a busy year for AeroSavvy. I’ve been overwhelmed by the thousands of visitors from all over the world who have read, commented on, and shared AeroSavvy articles. To celebrate the end of the...

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Plane Talking UK Podcast

I had the honor of being a guest on Episode 151 of the Plane Talking UK Podcast.  Each week, hosts Matt and Carlos do a super job of presenting aviation news and information. The podcast is fun,...

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Singapore Air – 2017 Business Class Review

In February 2017, I had the opportunity to fly Business Class on Singapore Airlines from Los Angeles to Tokyo/Narita. As luck would have it, I was on a Boeing 777 that had recently been retrofitted...

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WFPL Radio: What It’s Like to Be a UPS Pilot

Capt. Ken Hoke and WFPL reporter Rick Howlett in a UPS 767 – Photo: Jim Mayer In March 2017, I was invited by WFPL News (Louisville’s NPR affiliate) to talk about what it’s like to be a pilot for Big...

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Inside Louisville’s UPS Worldport

In March 2017, I had the opportunity to take a short tour of the massive UPS Worldport facility in Louisville, Kentucky. Take a look inside this amazing facility and find out where (and how) the...

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