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How effective are thrust reversers? Are thrust reverses necessary?
Thrust reverser systems are featured on many jet aircraft to help slow down just after touch-down, reducing wear on the brakes and enabling…
What is a “flat spin”
First, try to visualize a regular spin. It usually happens when one wing stalls while the other is still generating…
Low-Frequency Underwater Locating Device (LF-ULD)
LF-ULD is battery-powered and primarily consists of an electronic module and a signal transmitter. Protected by a cylindrical, water- and…
How would you explain aerodynamic stall, in simple terms?
How would you explain aerodynamic stall? Put simply, a wing is a surface that encourages moving air to follow its…
Beechcraft Be200 Super King Air aircraft (N924AC) faced malfunction with the nose landing gear on 24th September
Doug Ferguson, a pilot with more than 45 years of experience and an excess of 26,000 hours of flight time,…
Why is aircraft fuel measured in kilograms/pounds rather than in litres?
Before every flight, a Mass and Balance sheet has to be completed and signed by the Pilot in Command. The…
What is the maximum flight life of an airplane?
An airplane’s maximum flight life is an interesting subject. An aircraft’s lifespan is typically expressed in flight hours and cycles,…
Argentinas Boeing 737-81D aircraft (LV-CXT) lost a wheel after landing at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP/SABE).
An Aerolíneas Argentinas Boeing 737-81D aircraft (LV-CXT) lost a wheel after landing at Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP/SABE). The…
The Diamond DA40 passenger door fell in the premises of a Myrtle Beach home
Visuals of the passenger door of a single engine aircraft fell in the premises of a Myrtle Beach home in…
Special Inflation for Door M1 (Main deck Door 1) of A380
On A380, Door M1 slides integrate an extension of around 3.8 meter that enables evacuation of the passengers in different…