Aviation Trivia with cartoons and pictures α787

We use illustrations and cartoons to break down the mysteries of aircraft and all those nagging questions that pop into your head when you board an airplane.


Make your next plane journey even more fun!


Main contents

The mysteries of passenger aircraft explained!


Cockpit interiors explained!


The popular 787 explained in detail!



Plus much more, including details about Concorde jets!

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How come the lights and electricity stay on in the plane even before the engine is turned on for takeoff?

Just how does a plane fly, anyway?

Why do airplane personnel make sure to wipe snow off the wings?
How does an airplane back up
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What are the lamps in airplanes for?

Why does the plane vibrate and shake when landing on the runway?

How much air pressure is there inside an airplane?

How do pilots measure the speed of the aircraft?

Why does the onboard toilet make a huge racket when you flush it?

Why are the tips of airplane wings curved?

Why do the wings expand and contract during takeoffs and landings?
Is a plane OK if it gets hit by lightning?

Are the aircraft's reverse thrusters super powerful?

What do the gestures used by air traffic controllers during landings mean?

How exactly does a jet engine run?

What do the letters on the runway mean?

In movies, you often see people easily open the airplane exit in mid-air -- is that really possible?
How do the rudder's movements affect the plane's direction?

What exactly is it like in the cockpit?

What are the main differences between the 787 and previous models?

What are the windows like on the 787?

How are 787s built?

...Plus many more mysteries revealed! Illustrations and animations explain those nagging questions that anyone who's ridden an airplane, from old models to the new 787, has asked themselves before.

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This illustrated encyclopedia details a wide range of craft: from classic airplanes to the most cutting-edge models, including familiar models like Boeing, Airbus, and more.
Details about flight distance, scale, plus much more explained!
With this encyclopedia in hand, you can check up on details whenever you go to the airport or go to see airplanes on display.
If you see an aircraft and think to yourself "What plane is that again?" then you need only to check your guide.
Lots of fun for everyone from beginners to seasoned experts.