Why aren’t jet engines made out of carbon fiber parts?
There are a couple of reasons it’s not feasible to replace a large percentage of a turbine engine’s weight by…
2016 delivered Volaris Airbus A321-231 Aircraft Tail Strike
2016 delivered Volaris Airbus A321-231 aircraft (XA-VLT) suffered tail strike while landing on Runway 10 of the Guadalajara International Airport (GDL)on 22nd December…
Landing gear strut of a B-36 Peacemaker
A mechanic hangs off the main landing gear strut of a B-36 Peacemaker. The payload for this aircraft was 86,000…
Takeoff or Landing: Which Is the Greater Challenge?
Both takeoff and landing present unique challenges for an aircraft pilot. During takeoff, the pilot must ensure that the aircraft…
A320neo Derated Takeoff
The aircraft actual takeoff weight is often lower than the maximum regulatory takeoff weight. Therefore, in certain cases, it is…
Does this aging bomber have “wrinkles”?
A recent photo of a B-52H Stratofortress revealed a unique pattern of vertical ripples on the aircraft’s skin between the…
RwandAir Bombardier CRJ-900 aircraft experienced left landing gear wheel Tyre burst while landing
A Rwandair Canadair CRJ-900, registration 9XR-WI performing flight WB-110 from Harare (Zimbabwe) to Cape Town (South Africa) with 65 passengers…
Does Delta Wing Aircraft generate more lift than an Aircraft with Standard Wings?
Delta wing aircraft are known for their high maneuverability and supersonic capabilities, but whether they generate more lift than aircraft…
Wheel fuse plugs
A wheel “fusible plug”, or “fuse plug” is a safety device installed in the wheels of all airplanes.A number of…
How does the CG affect controlability of the aircraft?
The center of gravity (CG) of an aircraft affects its controllability by influencing its stability and maneuverability. When the CG…