Not all aircraft propellers are the same. While most pilots are familiar with fixed pitch and constant speed, there are other types available, such as climb and cruise. Climb and cruise propellers are both classified as fixed-pitch propellers. Like all … Continue reading
Whether you’re doing a home project or working on an aircraft, choosing the right type of adhesive is important. Adhesives, of course, are products that cause objects to stick together. They offer a simple and effective way to join two … Continue reading
The weight of an aircraft can affect its performance in several ways. Some airplanes are heavier than others. A standard Cessna 172, for instance, weighs about 1,669 pounds without any cargo or passengers. An Airbus A320, on the other hand, weighs … Continue reading
Monroe Engineering Products announced today that is has completed rebranding Rochester Hills, MI—May 11, 2022— Monroe Engineering Products, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hardware, electrical components, rubber & sealing, and cables & harnesses, has completed an extensive rebranding effort … Continue reading
Rivets play an important role in the aerospace industry. These heavy-duty fasteners are used to create permanent joints in airplanes and other types of aircraft. A typical Boeing 737, for instance, has roughly 200,000 rivets. When shopping for aerospace rivets, … Continue reading
Turbofans are one of the most common types of aircraft engines. They are characterized by the use of a ducted fan to blow air around the combination chamber. Upon entering a turbofan, some of the air will enter the combustion … Continue reading
Turbofans are one of the most common types of aircraft engines. They are characterized by the use of a ducted fan to blow air around the combination chamber. Upon entering a turbofan, some of the air will enter the combustion … Continue reading
Rivets play an important role in the aerospace industry. These heavy-duty fasteners are used to create permanent joints in airplanes and other types of aircraft. A typical Boeing 737, for instance, has roughly 200,000 rivets. When shopping for aerospace rivets, … Continue reading
While the exact number varies, statistics show that there are roughly 100,000 to 130,000 flights globally on any given day. Many of these flights fall under the category of commercial aviation. Others, however, fall under the category of general aviation. … Continue reading
Not all aircraft propellers are the same. While most pilots are familiar with fixed pitch and constant speed, there are other types available, such as climb and cruise. Climb and cruise propellers are both classified as fixed-pitch propellers. Like all … Continue reading
When most people think of airplanes, they envision large commercial airliners with two or four jet engines. There are many different types of airplanes. While some of them have jet engines or propeller engines, others don’t have any engines. Known … Continue reading
Aircraft maintenance encompasses a wide range of components. In addition to the fuselage and landing gear, for instance, flight control surfaces require maintenance. Flight control surfaces are adjustable parts that allow pilots to control the airplane’s direction or altitude during … Continue reading
The wings are one of the most important components of airplanes. Consisting of flat, semiflexible structures that extend out from the fuselage, they are responsible for generating lift. Lift, of course, is the upward pulling force that counters the downward … Continue reading
Ever wonder how air temperature affects airplanes? From takeoff times to climbing performance and even fuel performance, air temperature can affect many aspects of flight. It’s not something that most passengers think of, but experienced pilots know how to account … Continue reading
When researching avionics controls, you may come across the master switch. A typical cockpit has hundreds of avionics controls, with some commercial airliners boasting thousands of avionics controls. While each control has its own purpose, the master switch is arguably … Continue reading