Cockpit

The fascinating world of flight – here you can get an insight into the technical world of aircraft.
Propeller
Propeller
Find out how a propeller works. »
Jet engine
Jet engine
Find out how a jet engine works. »

Otto Lilienthal
Otto Lilienthal
He made mankind's dream of flying come true. »
Aviation alphabet
Aviation alphabet
Alpha, Bravo, Charlie? Learn the pilot's ABCs »
Word check

What is Mach?

  •  Speed of an aircraft relative to the speed of sound
  •  Top speed of an aircraft
  •  Name of the person who invented the speed of sound