Propeller Falls Off Unknown Antonov AN26 In South Sudan
An unknown Antonov AN-26 freighter, flight from Juba to Paloch (South Sudan), was enroute near Bor (South Sudan) when the…
Vortex Generators
You might have seen vortex generators – those little fins that protrude from the front of an airplane like the…
Mid-Air Collision Between 2 Small Planes Above Cherry Creek Reservoir South Of Denver
Two small planes have collided in the air near the United States city of Denver, leaving one aircraft nearly ripped…
Antonov An-124 freighter exceeds runway in São Paulo
An Antonov An-124 suffered a runway excursion at Guarulhos Airport (GRU) in São Paulo, Brazil, early on May 11, 2021. …
The standby magnetic compass
The standby magnetic compass is a backup magnetic heading reference. The standby magnetic compass is below the overhead panel. The…
Air ambulance makes belly landing in Mumbai
An air ambulance made an emergency landing at Mumbai airport on Thursday after one of its wheels separated during takeoff…
SPIN AWARENESS
A spin is an aggravated stall that typically occurs from a full stall occurring with the airplane in a yawed…
B787 TIRES
Two suppliers Bridgestone and Michelin Main gear configuration– 22 inch forged aluminum wheels– 50×20.0R22/34PR radial tires (787-8)– 54×21.0R23/38PR radial tires…
HOT SECTION INSPECTION
HOT SECTION INSPECTION WHICH PARTS ARE INVOLVED?A hot section inspection (HSI) involves examining the condition of the turbine blades, the…
Electric Engine Start
Main engine start is usually from the APU auxiliary starter generators (ASG).The ASGs supply 235v ac. If the ASGs are…