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planes with canards

Planes with Canards: Advantages and Drawbacks

Aircraft · 6 min read

Each time you visit an airport you will notice different aircraft types, which can vary in shape, design, length, and size among other visible parameters. Similarly, whenever you take a glance at the skies a few times a plane flies past, then you’ll probably notice that it is not the same plane. Ranging from design […]

Sep 08, 2022
aircraft corrosion

5 Forms of Aircraft Corrosion

Aircraft · 6 min read

Aircraft corrosion occurs as it does on any other metal surface that is exposed to the oxygen and humidity present in the environment, as well as being exposed to foreign materials like dust and different types of pollutants.

Sep 07, 2022
how to name a plane

How to Name a Plane?

Aircraft · 4 min read

While it was a bit absurd to name planes in the early 90s, KLM airlines changed the conversation by naming its first airplane Dikke Dirk (Fat Dirk) in the early 1920s.

Sep 01, 2022
aircraft maintenance engineering

Aircraft Maintenance Engineering: All You Need to Know

Aircraft · 4 min read

One of the best courses in the aviation world is an aircraft maintenance engineering program. While it may have various denotations from one education institution to another as we will find out shortly, what is primary to the program is to train engineers or technicians, as they may be known, the working principles of flight, aircraft maintenance, both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance commonly referred to as out of phase maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Aug 31, 2022
airbus a380 private jet

Airbus A380 Private Jet: The Flying Palace

Aircraft · 5 min read

The Airbus A380 is described by the aircraft manufacturer as "the world’s largest and most spacious passenger aircraft." Airbus highlights that the aircraft has "two full-length decks with widebody dimensions" and more seating space than any other aircraft.

Aug 31, 2022
why do planes leave trails

Why Do Planes Leave Trails?

Aircraft · 5 min read

You have probably been in a cold weather environment and noticed that when you or the people around you speak, it seems like smoke is coming out of your mouths. Well, the principle of planes leaving white trails in the sky is basically the same.

Aug 24, 2022
how to land a plane

How Do Planes Land?

Aircraft · 6 min read

Introduction ‍Being a pilot isn’t easy. Landing a plane, in particular, is no cakewalk. Plane crashes have killed people for centuries, and the dangers are only increasing. Fortunately, there are ways to become a safer pilot. To become a professional pilot you need to know how can a plane land efficiently to make a safe […]

Aug 23, 2022
service ceiling

Service Ceiling and Absolute Ceiling: Aircraft Limits

Aircraft · 5 min read

Ever wondered why commercial passenger aircraft cannot fly further into space? If you are afraid of heights then this may not be your cup of tea.

Aug 23, 2022
gpws

GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System)

Aircraft · 5 min read

You are probably familiar with these phrases: “Terrain! Terrain!”, “Pull Up! Pull Up!”, “Too Low – Gear!”, “Too Low – Flaps!”, and “Sink Rate!” Simply put, these are warning calls that help in aviation safety.

Aug 22, 2022
aircraft fuel system

Aircraft Fuel System

Aircraft · 7 min read

Being such complex machines, aircraft have many components and systems that must work in synchrony to guarantee a smooth and safe flight.

Aug 11, 2022
buying a used airplane

Buying a Used Airplane

Aircraft · 6 min read

Buying an aircraft can be exciting, but daunting at the same time. For the private buyer, it generally represents a significant investment which is why it should not be taken lightly.

Aug 11, 2022
bingo fuel

Bingo Fuel

Aircraft · 5 min read

The aviation world is full of terms that are unusual to outsiders. These are known as informal military slang used in military aviation. “Bingo” and “Joker” fuel are one of them.

Aug 10, 2022

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