Before every flight, a Mass and Balance sheet has to be completed and signed by the Pilot…
An airplane’s maximum flight life is an interesting subject. An aircraft’s lifespan is typically expressed in flight…
(This is an A380 on a right turn. The inner and center ailerons (big arrow) has a…
The reason is that the parking brake works on the Yellow hydraulic system and that system is…
Low-performance aircraft have ‘fixed props’ that are milled from one piece of metal or wood and are…
As a trans Atlantic flight was on it’s way to England, the passengers were enjoying a nice…
The radio altimeter antennae should be preferably placed in a position where the changes in aircraft pitch…
Well actually, a plane must not allow the buildup of static electricity, because it can totally disable…
The higher you go in altitude, the lower the ambient air pressure. This principle is used by…
The Airbus A320, A330 and A340 has a mechanically controlled rudder and a Trimmable horizontal stabilizer (THS)….