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Passengers often assume that airplanes will immediately land upon reaching the destination airport. After all, lingering in the air wastes time and fuel. In many cases, however, airplanes will enter a holding pattern. What is a holding pattern exactly? The … Continue reading →

Full face gaskets offer a reliable sealing solution for flat-faced flanges. They are commonly used in piping systems. When pipes connect to a flange surface, they often require a gasket to prevent leaks. The gasket will create an air- and … Continue reading →

Ever wonder how jet streams affect airplanes? There are over 100,000 flights globally on any given day. While some of these flights involve short distances, others span more than 2,500 miles. For long-haul flights such as these, pilots will often … Continue reading →

Do you know the difference between hex head and thumb wing screw clamps? Worm gear screw clamps offer a versatile clamping solution for hoses. Like all hose clamps, they apply pressure over barbed fittings and pipes. Even if the hose … Continue reading →

If you’re planning to use solid rivets, you should consider their grip length. Solid rivets are permanent mechanical fasteners that, like other permanent fasteners, are used to join two or more parts. Solid rivets feature a preformed head connected to … Continue reading →

If you’ve seen watched footage of military jets or supersonic jets, you may have noticed a glowing-red flames shooting out the back of the engines. Known as afterburners, they provide a temporary increase in thrust. Pilots can activate the jet’s … Continue reading →

Have you ever noticed the short extensions protruding from the rear belly of an airplane’s fuselage? Known as a tailskid, they play an important role in protecting airplanes from damage. Airplanes have strict pitch limits. Pilots raise the nose during … Continue reading →

Electrical terminals come in a variety of styles. While most people are familiar with ring terminals and spade terminals, terminal lugs often go unnoticed. Like all electrical terminals, terminal lugs create a secure link between a cable and a fixed … Continue reading →

Ever wonder how airplanes are able to stay so steady during flight? The answer is yaw dampers. As their name suggests, yaw dampers reduce or “dampen” an airplane’s yaw. The end result is a smoother, steadier flight. To learn more … Continue reading →