What Is Tailwheel-Type Landing Gear?
Landing gear is essential for all types of airplanes. As you may know, it consists of a set of wheels -- along with other components -- ...
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The 3 Primary Types of Reciprocating Airplane Engines
Reciprocating engines are commonly used to power private and commercial airplanes. Also known as piston engines, they are characterized by the use of reciprocal-motion pistons. The ...
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5 Facts About the Boeing Atlas V
Have you heard of the Atlas V? It's the fifth version of Boeing's expendable rocket-based launch system. The first Atlas V flight was conducted in 2002, ...
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What Is Flight Envelope in Aviation?
Aviation encompasses many different concepts, one of which is flight envelope. Whether propeller or jet engine-driven, all airplanes have a flight envelope. Pilots must familiarize themselves ...
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Virgin Galactic Completes First Manned Space Flight
Virgin Galactic has completed its first-ever manned space flight. On July 11, 2021, the commercial space tourism company sent six people into space, one of whom ...
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An Introduction to the Airbus A220
Airbus has made a name for itself in the aerospace manufacturing industry. In 2020, it surpassed Boeing to become the world's largest aerospace manufacturer. Airbus now ...
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What Is the Tailplane of an Airplane and How Does It Work?
The tailplane is an important part of most fixed-wing airplanes. Also known as a horizontal stabilizer, it typically consists of a pair of horizontal extensions at ...
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4 Common Types of Airplane Fuselages
The fuselage is an important part of an airplane. All airplanes have a fuselage. It's essentially the body or shell that holds passengers and cargo. In ...
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FAA Now Requiring Drone Operators to Pass TRUST Test
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is now requiring recreational drone operators to pass an examination. Known as The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) test, it's ...
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United Airlines Agrees to Purchase 15 Ultrasonic Planes From Boom Supersonic
One of the country's largest commercial airlines has agreed to purchase over a dozen supersonic airplanes. Earlier this month, United Airlines revealed that it had ordered ...
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Boeing 737 MAX 10 Completes Maiden Flight
The latest, as well as largest, variant of Boeing's 737 MAX family has completed its maiden flight. In June 2021, the 737 MAX 10 took off ...
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Why Commercial Airlines Board From the Front to the Back
Have you ever wondered why commercial airlines board passengers from the front to the back? Conventional wisdom may lead you to believe that it's more efficient ...
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How the Wing Flaps on an Airplane Work
Wing flaps are a common component of most airplanes. As the name suggests, they consist of hinge-like flaps on an airplane's wings. Most fixed-wing airplanes have ...
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Boeing Completes World’s First Drone-Based Aerial Refueling
The way in which military jets are refueled in the air may soon change. In the past, air-to-air refueling (AAR) has typically been performed with a ...
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Twinjet vs Quadjet Airplanes: What’s the Difference?
Jet-engine airplanes have become synonymous with commercial airliners. While some commercial airliners are powered by a propeller, most of them are powered by one or more ...
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New Zealand Partners With NASA for Artemis Accords
New Zealand has become the 11th country to partner with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the Artemis Accords. In May 2021, Dr. Peter ...
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The 5 Parts of a Turboprop Engine
Not all airplanes are powered by one or more jet engines. While jet engines are undoubtedly common, some airplanes are powered by a turboprop engine. Turboprop ...
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What Are Flight Control Surfaces?
Flight control surfaces are an important part of all airplanes. Airplanes are designed to generate lift in response to air flowing under and over certain areas. ...
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Virgin Galactic Edges Closer to Making Space Tourism a Reality
Virgin Galactic isn't your typical aerospace manufacturing company. While it designs and manufactures space vehicles, Virgin Galactic is focused on tourism rather than commercial services. Nonetheless, ...
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An Introduction to the Different Types of Rotorcraft
Not all types of aircraft generate lift with horizontal and fixed wings. While most jet and propeller aircraft do, in fact, have horizontal wings, there's another ...
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