How can you start a jet engine?
In general, the main challenge with starting a turbine engine is ensuring there is sufficient airflow before introducing fuel. If…
The Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
The Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) in most airplanes is located on the tail section of the airplane. This is where…
China Eastern A330 near Xiamen on Dec 3rd 2023, uncontained engine failure
A China Eastern Airbus A330-300, registration B-8970 performing flight MU-721 from Shanghai Hongquiao to Hong Kong (China), was enroute at…
How do airplanes stop by using reverse thrust?
There’s a few different ways depending on the thrust reverser in question. The first two kinds are similar which are…
Why do Boeing aircraft have Wing Flex
The aircraft’s distinctive wing flex is one of its defining features. Made possible with the use of carbon fiber material,…
Unity Zanzibar E120 at Kikoboga on Nov 28th 2023, gear problems, gear collapse, runway excursion
A Unity Air Zanzibar Embraer EMB-120, registration 5H-MJH performing a flight from Zanzibar to Kikoboga (Tanzania) with 30 passengers and…
Why is there an altitude limitation on operating the slats/flaps on the A320?
The altitude limitation on operating the slats/flaps of the A320 aircraft exists because Airbus did not conduct tests on the…
Satellite-based landing system
This particular feature allows pilots to execute “straight-in” approaches to airports through the utilization of satellite positioning, even in scenarios…
Fly2Sky A320 at Lagos and Asaba on Nov 26th 2023, aircraft flew to wrong airport
A Fly2Sky Airbus A320-200 on behalf of United Nigeria Airlines, registration LZ-FSA performing flight UN-504 from Lagos to Abuja (Nigeria),…
What is the zero fuel weight of an airplane?
It is the aircraft weight after we subtract the fuel from the equation. So, for instance if the aircraft has…