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Ever wonder how air density affects airplanes? Airplanes generate lift primarily by deflecting air downward. Their wings are designed to push air downward, resulting in an equal and opposite reaction that pushes or “lifts” the airplane up. The density of … Continue reading →

Ever wonder how long airplanes stay in service? While advancements in modern aviation have extended their lifespans, airplanes don’t last forever. They will eventually reach a point at which they must be retired. How Airplane Lifespans Are Measured The lifespan … Continue reading →

In the aerospace industry, rivets are often preferred over threaded fasteners because of their ability to resist vibrations. Rivets are permanent fasteners that, once installed, can’t be easily removed. Threaded fasteners, on the other hand, can loosen over time when … Continue reading →

Landing is typically considered the most challenging part of flying an airplane. Statistics show that over half of all civil aviation accidents occur during this phase of flight. Fortunately, there are systems to assist pilots with landings, such as glide … Continue reading →

Modern airplanes require a consistent flow of fuel. If the pressure or flow rate drops, less fuel will reach the engines, which can have serious consequences for engine performance and flight safety. Fortunately, there are devices to assist with the … Continue reading →

Washers come in a wide range of styles. In addition to traditional flat washers, for instance, there are cupped washers. Cupped washers are designed to compress and flatten when a bolt is tightened against them, allowing them to exert a … Continue reading →

Weight is an important factor to consider when choosing aircraft fasteners. A typical airplane has anywhere from 1 million to 3 million fasteners. Common types of aircraft fasteners include bolts, screws, nuts, washers, rivets, pins and clips. While they are … Continue reading →

A typical medium-sized airplane has over 100 miles of cables and wires. Larger airplanes, of course, have even more wires and cables. Rather than allowing them to clutter spaces in tunnels and behind access panels, engineers typically use a management … Continue reading →

If you’ve ever peeked into the cockpit of a helicopter, you may have noticed that it didn’t have a yoke or side stick. Yokes and side sticks are found in airplanes. Helicopters, on the other hand, have a cyclic. What … Continue reading →