Aviation

Austin, the capital city of Texas, has an airport called Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Sometimes called AUS or KAUS, you can find the airport five miles or eight km from the central business district of the city. It’s total land area is at 4,242 acres and it has two runways and a couple of helipads. It was only in the 23rd of May, 1999 that the Austin airport opened for public air traves. In 2006, the airport served 8, 216, 310 passengers. Such a volume is 7.5 percent higher than the number of travelers in 2005, which was 7,683,545.

There is a widespread public fear that airplanes are dangerous. In many senses, the fear might be well founded. But as statistics show, actual fatalities regarding airplanes are quite low. Even still, it is important for hobbyist pilots and mechanics to educate themselves on proper airplane safety and the importance of proper airplane equipment.

A Night in DC: Washington DC is, of course, the hub of the United States of America. What most people do not realize, however, is it is also the hub of the American nightlife. Some of the most happening, wild clubs in the nation are located here. It stands to figure when considering that our nations leaders spend tiring days guiding our country. Even they need a night out on the town from time to time. After all, politicians are human too!