The wings on a typical airplane aren’t completely flat and smooth. Whether it’s a private or commercial airplane, most airplane wings have flags. Wing flaps are designed to minimize both take-off and landing distances. Located on the trailing edge of … Continue reading
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has completed a new identification rule (ID) for drones. Also known as unmanned aerial vehicles, drones have become increasingly common. Statistics show that there were over 1.7 million drones registered in the United States … Continue reading
Not all airplanes are powered by jet engines. Some of them are powered by propellers. Technically speaking, propeller airplanes still have engines; they just don’t have jet engines. Propeller airplanes, instead, are powered by a different engine type, such as … Continue reading
A primary flight display is an essential part of an airplane’s flight instruments. Whether narrow body or wide body, most commercial airplanes have a primary flight display. It’s located in the cockpit where it serves as an information resource for … Continue reading
Turbulence is a common phenomenon experienced by airplanes. If you regularly fly — whether for work or leisure — you’ve probably encountered it. Some instances of turbulence are minor, whereas others are more severe. What is turbulence exactly, and how … Continue reading
AN connectors are commonly used in the electrical systems of airplanes. AN, of course, is a specification derived from the U.S. military. For over a half-century, the U.S. military has used AN-style connectors in airplanes as well as other vehicles. … Continue reading
When shopping for cable connectors, you may come across SPI Connects. Many cable connectors for commercial airplanes and military vehicles are manufactured by SPI Connects. What are SPI Connects connectors exactly, and why you should choose them? Overview of SPI … Continue reading
As the world’s largest aerospace manufacturing company, Airbus produces and sells a lot of commercial jets. Airbus, in fact, claims that its jets have performed more than 110 million flights collectively. But some of the company’s jets have been more … Continue reading
The country’s largest aerospace manufacturing company has made a bold commitment for the betterment of the environment. On January 22, Boeing announced plans to deliver airplanes that run completely on 100% sustainable fuels by 2030. The Basics of Airplane Fuels … Continue reading