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Trigana Air flight IL292 aborted takeoff from Serui Airport and departed the runway into rough terrain in Papua
Another ATR accident today as Trigana Air flight IL292 aborted takeoff from Serui Airport and departed the runway into rough…
B777 dismantled in Jeddah and were transported to their new destination
With a lot of planning, co-ordination and execution, three ex- Saudia B777-200ER aircraft (HZ-AKP/1999 built, HZ-AKK/1998 built and HZ-AKG/1998 built)…
Can a jet engine run on gasoline?
Yes, a jet engine can run on gasoline, although it is not the typical fuel used. Jet engines are designed…
Can a Boeing 747 do a barrel roll?
Yes but I’ll qualify my answer by assuming you mean a regular aileron roll (see my point at the end)….
Can a pilot accidentally retract B747 landing gear while the plane is on the ground?
Right beneath the spectator’s gallery in Frankfurt. Fortunately nobody got killed or injured. What happened: Engineers had replaced a landing…
How safe are helicopters compared to airplanes?
I will give you an active ATP pilot`s point of view. I am a dual rated ( both fixed wing…
What is a Balance Tab?
The elevator tabs are in the “balance mode” when the TE flaps are up where 2 solenoid control hydraulic valves de-energize…
What is special about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner? The Technical Features That Made The Boeing 787 Stand Out.
It utilizes a composite airframe made primarily of carbon fiber reinforced polymer, which makes the aircraft lighter and more fuel-efficient…
How does water injection increase power in a jet engine?
Water injection increases power in a jet engine by cooling the air entering the engine’s compressor. The cooler, denser air…
Why do flaps and slats on aircraft move separately rather than simultaneously?
The operation of flaps and slats varies depending on the aircraft. In most cases, they move together and are controlled…