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Aircraft brake wear limit indicator
A brake wear limit indicator which is matched to the brake energy capacity of the overhauled brake. A wear-limit bushing…
Why Plane Window Shades Get Opened For Takeoff And Landing
Crew members request that window shades be kept open during takeoff and landing for safety reasons. Having the window shades…
Safety record of ATR 72-600
The ATR 72-600 is a regional turboprop aircraft produced by the French-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR. Regarding the safety record of…
VoePass Accident : What we know so far ?
VoePass Accident : What we know so far ? – VoePass (LATAM) issued an official statement informing that they still…
Tragic crash as all 62 occupants on VoePass flight PTB2283 (ATR72-500) perish in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.
Tragic crash as all 62 occupants on VoePass flight PTB2283 (ATR72-500) perish in the Brazilian state of São Paulo. The…
On August 9, Renegade Air Dash 8-300 (5Y-SMI) performed a landing at Malakal Airport, South Sudan, without its landing gear.
On August 9, Renegade Air Dash 8-300 (5Y-SMI) performed a landing at Malakal Airport, South Sudan, without its landing gear….
Is the Boeing 787 or Airbus A350 more comfortable for passengers?
I have flown on the Boeing 787 four times and twice on the A350, and I will say that my…
Uzbekistan Airways Airbus A320-214 aircraft (UK32015) suffered damage to its nose Radome
Uzbekistan Airways Airbus A320-214 aircraft (UK32015) suffered damage to its nose Radome while flying through hail storm, operating flight from…
Tassili DH8D at Rouhrde Ennous on Aug 3rd 2024, burst tyres on takeoff
A Tassili Airlines DHC-8-400 aircraft (7T-VCL) suffered multiple MLG tires burst on take-off at Illizi Takhamalt Airport (DAAP), Algeria, damaging…
Is it true that short aircraft have less yaw stability compared to long aircraft?
If the aircraft is designed well, then no. The yaw stability comes from the vertical stabilizer. It generates a sideways…