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AILERONS (Basic)
Ailerons are the primary flight control surfaces that move the aircraft about the longitudinal axis.In other words, the movement of…
Helicopter Principles of flight and operation
Unlike fixed-wing aircraft, the helicopterβs main so is the rotating blade assembly (rotor) mounted atop its fuselage on a hinged…
Prior to departure, what data is typically entered into the Flight Management System (FMS) as part of the pre-flight setup?
In the Airbus A320, pilots adhere to a mnemonic known as “DIFSRIPP” to systematically set up the Flight Management and…
What is βSonic Boom”
Many of us have heard a loud explosion when a supersonic aircraft breaks the sound barrier. That explosion is nothing…
ππ¨π§π ππ«π¨π§π¬ – Aircraft basics structures
ππ¨π§π ππ«π¨π§π¬ Sometimes confused with, and referred to interchangeably as π¬ππ«π’π§π ππ«π¬, π₯π¨π§π ππ«π¨π§π¬ are spar-like structures that run lengthwise of the airplaneβs…
Using Approved Tools and Ground Support Equipment for Maintenance – Too high pitch-up elevator setting
Event Description An A319 aircraft was preparing for takeoff. During the takeoff roll, the PF initiated the rotation at around…
What factors determine the 15-minute duration of oxygen in airplane emergency oxygen systems?
In most commercial airplanes, passengers receive oxygen through chemical oxygen systems that come in various duration options β typically 13,…
CFM identifies 126 engines fitted with fake AOG Technics parts in the latest update
CFM International Uncovers 126 Engines with Erroneously Documented Components from UK Distributor. In a recent revelation, CFM International (CFM), a…
Aircraft Stall
DefinitionStall is defined as a sudden reduction in the lift generated by an aerofoil when the critical angle of attack…
How do pilots determine the “point of no return” during a flight, and what significance does it hold in aviation operations?
In aviation, there’s a critical concept known as Equal Time Point (ETP), often utilized in Extended Range Twin Engine Operations…