by Steve Farzam | Jul 13, 2018 | Airplane, California, Farzam Steve, Steve Farzam, Travel
The world as a whole consumes an estimated 86 million barrels of crude oil per day. Given that there were only about 1.7 billion barrels remaining at the end of 2012, the chances of us running out of oil in the next 50 years or so is very likely. While it is not a...
by Steve Farzam | Jun 4, 2018 | Airplane, Farzam Steve, Steve Farzam
Twenty years ago, aviation and airline travel looked very different than it does today. Prior to the year 2000, flights were very cheap, partly due to a good economy and cheap oil, and most passengers received complimentary meals on domestic flights. In the early...
by Steve Farzam | Apr 23, 2018 | Airplane, Farzam Steve, Steve Farzam
Having the ability to fly anywhere on the planet that we choose and arrive at our destination in a matter of hours is an incredible feat that humans have mastered. Easily one of the greatest inventions of all time, the once-thought crazy idea of flying has opened a...
by Steve Farzam | Dec 5, 2017 | California, Farzam Steve, Steve Farzam
It’s harder to find a more exciting hobby than flying. Regardless of whether you’re taking your first flight or going up for the millionth time, nothing beats the rush of watching the world shrink beneath you as you climb into the clouds. Take it from me: For years,...
