Welcome
Welcome to Flightopedia, the free encyclopedia of aviation. Our mission is to eventually cover all aspects of aviation, from civil to military, commercial and general, including all types of aircraft and the history of flight.

Below are some major categories of information in Flightopedia, which correspond to the links on the left navigation panel.

Aircraft
Start here to find articles on all types of aircraft, not just airplanes, but rotorcraft and lighter-than-air flight.

People
Read about notable people in aviation, from inventors to business leaders, famous pilots, and astronauts.

Companies
This section includes companies such as aircraft manufacturers and airlines.

Places
Discover notable places in aviation, such as airports, museums, and historic sites.

Glossary
These pages are articles that describe aviation terms or concepts.

Structure
Flightopedia has no specific structure. The “sections” mentioned above are merely possible starting points for the reader. All the articles are at the same level and are heavily interlinked.

Use the links on the upper left panel to navigate around Flightopedia.