Podcast Episodes

Why Planes Take Off and Land Against the Wind

Aviation facts are never dull! As any experienced pilot knows, planes take off into the headwind. Whether it's a small plane or a massive one, pilots…

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The Plane That Accidentally Flew Around the World Without Navigation

How far can you go without navigation? Back in 1941 this plane was trying to get back home and accidentally flew around the world! This Boeing 314 Cl…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Here's Why You'll Never See Birds and Planes Cast Shadows

It seems we know everything but then a small question gets us stumped. Like, when you see a plane flying but don't see its shadow. Why don't planes c…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

The Worst Plane Crash Avoided by a Split Second

In 2017, Air Canada Flight 759 came terrifyingly close to causing one of the worst aviation disasters ever at San Francisco International Airport. Th…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

They Survived a Rough Plane Crash in Antarctica

Six men found themselves in the middle of a real-life survival story after their plane crashed in Antarctica’s icy wilderness. The crash left them st…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

This Plane Unexpectedly Flew to Space

This Plane Unexpectedly Flew to Space

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

A Pilot Fell from His Plane, Then Impossible Luck Struck

Here's an epic story of an incredibly lucky pilot. He was falling 18,000 feet but then the impossible saved his life. Let's find out what it was...

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Plane Plunges 5,000 Feet! What Saved It From Disaster?

It was China Eastern Airlines Flight five eighty-three, cruising over the Pacific, on its way from Shanghai to Los Angeles. The pilot declared an eme…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

This Plane Lost Its Tail But Everybody Survived

If you're afraid of flying, you must be always running some scary scenarios in your head. A plane runs out of gasoline; the engines stall; an aircraf…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

A Plane That Landed Without Its Pilot

A pilot is the main person on board a plane. It's the captain of any aircraft: the one who controls the flight. But can a plane land without a pilot?…

5 months, 3 weeks ago