Educational Resources, History and Learning Opportunities
Aviation History began with innovation and daring, and continues by soaring higher, and by approaching light speeds. Learn more about the history of air travel, about the little things that help us fly.
Fear of Flying - Free Online Courses, Paid Courses and Treatments for Aviophobia
Courses and resources for air travelers who are afraid of flying. Aviophobia, or the fear of flying, is not confined to the first time flyer, but is also experienced by more seasoned air travelers. There are lots of courses, both online and offered by airlines and companies, that are geared at overcoming this fairly common phobia.
Courses and resources for air travelers who are afraid of flying. Aviophobia, or the fear of flying, is not confined to the first time flyer, but is also experienced by more seasoned air travelers. There are lots of courses, both online and offered by airlines and companies, that are geared at overcoming this fairly common phobia.
The Lights of Flight - Airplanes
Ever wonder about the lights they use on airplanes? Okay, perhaps it isn't the most burning question on your mind when you travel but these are the colors that are used and where they are located on the plane.
Ever wonder about the lights they use on airplanes? Okay, perhaps it isn't the most burning question on your mind when you travel but these are the colors that are used and where they are located on the plane.
The Lights of Flight - On the Ground
If you travel in and out of an airport at night, you have likely noticed the different colors that are used to light the runways and the other areas surrounding the runway. If you wonder about the colors used look no further, here is a brief rundown of the lights around an airport.
If you travel in and out of an airport at night, you have likely noticed the different colors that are used to light the runways and the other areas surrounding the runway. If you wonder about the colors used look no further, here is a brief rundown of the lights around an airport.
German Phrase Book
Whenever I travel, I try to learn a few words and phrases in the native language of the country I go to. This summer I added some new phrases to my basic German vocabulary by using a phrase book that was not only instructive, but fun.
Whenever I travel, I try to learn a few words and phrases in the native language of the country I go to. This summer I added some new phrases to my basic German vocabulary by using a phrase book that was not only instructive, but fun.
Airport, Airline, and Luggage Innovations
A mix of history and invention in air travel.
A mix of history and invention in air travel.
The History of the Airplane
Pretty much everything you could possibly want to know about aviation history.
Pretty much everything you could possibly want to know about aviation history.
Women Pilots - Women in Aviation
From our Women's History Guide.
From our Women's History Guide.
About the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
A brief history on the forming of the FAA from the US Government Info Guide.
A brief history on the forming of the FAA from the US Government Info Guide.
Aviation in Military History
A comprehensive guide to aviation in the military.
A comprehensive guide to aviation in the military.
United States Aviation History
From the American History Guide.
From the American History Guide.
Dayton Aviation National Historical Park
"...the 86-acre Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, preserves some of the aviation heritage associated with Wilbur and Orville Wright both before and after the famous 1903 flight."
"...the 86-acre Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, preserves some of the aviation heritage associated with Wilbur and Orville Wright both before and after the famous 1903 flight."
Farewell Flight On The Concorde
The last flight of the Concorde was in fall 2003.
The last flight of the Concorde was in fall 2003.
A Brief History of Aircraft Carriers
History of Aircraft Carriers used by the US Navy.
History of Aircraft Carriers used by the US Navy.
Planes of World War II
From our 20th Century History Guide.
From our 20th Century History Guide.
The History of the Jet Engine
From our Inventors Guide.
From our Inventors Guide.
Aviation Structural Mechanic - Hydraulics AMH
Navy Enlisted job descriptions & qualifications - Aviation Structural Mechanic.
Navy Enlisted job descriptions & qualifications - Aviation Structural Mechanic.
Commercial Aviation History
The Airline History Website is simply the most comprehensive collection of Airline Histories. It is a must read for any aviation enthusiast!
The Airline History Website is simply the most comprehensive collection of Airline Histories. It is a must read for any aviation enthusiast!
Vintage Planes and Commercial Airliners
Chasing the Sun is a PBS series with an excellent web site. In addition to the history of a number of aircraft, there are interviews and timelines that bring aviation history to life!
Chasing the Sun is a PBS series with an excellent web site. In addition to the history of a number of aircraft, there are interviews and timelines that bring aviation history to life!
Resources for Studying Abroad
Dreamed of studying somewhere else? This site will just entice you more!
Dreamed of studying somewhere else? This site will just entice you more!
Learning about air and flight
A fun and informative quiz to teach about the principles of flight.
A fun and informative quiz to teach about the principles of flight.
Back to school abroad
Add a new dimension to your college/university education. Learn as much out of the classroom as in it.
Add a new dimension to your college/university education. Learn as much out of the classroom as in it.
Airline Ads from the past
A fascinating look at airline ads from the 1930's to the 1950's.
A fascinating look at airline ads from the 1930's to the 1950's.
One hundred years of altitude
Outside magazine's interesting article of using a replica of the Wright flyer, one hundred years later.
Outside magazine's interesting article of using a replica of the Wright flyer, one hundred years later.
History of Helicopters
Comprehensive history of helicopter types.
Comprehensive history of helicopter types.
World factbook
Lots of interesting facts compiled about every country on earth. No travel tips here though!
Lots of interesting facts compiled about every country on earth. No travel tips here though!
Achievements of the Wright Brothers
Reflecting on the Wright Brothers' contribution to air travel.
Reflecting on the Wright Brothers' contribution to air travel.
Make your own paper airplane
Step-by-step instructions for making a paper airplane.
Step-by-step instructions for making a paper airplane.
Great Aviation Quotes
A nice collection of Aviation related quotes. At points, the quotes really are inspirational. A pleasant visit indeed!
A nice collection of Aviation related quotes. At points, the quotes really are inspirational. A pleasant visit indeed!
F-16.net's bad jokes!
These jokes are real groaners! I suppose one could find the humor in them if one searched hard enough.
These jokes are real groaners! I suppose one could find the humor in them if one searched hard enough.
Aviation Humor
Ahajokes has an amusing collection of Air Travel Humor.
Ahajokes has an amusing collection of Air Travel Humor.