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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
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 … Read More
Modern airplanes are constructed with more than just nuts and bolts. In addition to traditional fasteners such as these, they often feature lock bolts. Lock bolts are two-piece fasteners consisting of a pin and collar. The pin is a bolt-like … Read More
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. … Read More
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 … Read More
Fuses play an important role in electrical systems. Consisting of a small conductive core encapsulated in a nonconductive material, they protect electrical devices from overcurrent. You can find fuses in homes, buildings, cars, appliances, solar panels, high-voltage systems and even … Read More
Yokes have been around since the early days of aviation. Consisting of a U-shaped control wheel, it allows pilots to adjust an airplane’s roll and pitch. Pilots can tilt the yoke forward, backward and side to side. Yokes allow for … Read More
Modern airplanes are constructed with more than just nuts and bolts. In addition to traditional fasteners such as these, they often feature lock bolts. Lock bolts are two-piece fasteners consisting of a pin and collar. The pin is a bolt-like … Read More
Landing an airplane requires extreme precision. A typical runway is only about 50 to 200 feet. With external factors like crosswinds, rain or fog present, landing on such a small area can prove challenging. Fortunately, pilots can take advantage of … Read More
Are you struggling to remove a nut that’s stuck on a bolt? Nuts and bolts are two of the world’s most commonly used fasteners. You can find them in furniture, machinery, building materials, automobiles, aircraft and more. Nuts and bolts … Read More
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has different classifications for airplanes. Small airplanes, for instance, fall under the Normal, Utility, Transport or Acrobatic category depending on how they are used. Airplanes in the Normal category are used for carrying passengers … Read More
Crosswinds are a concern when piloting an airplane. Very rarely do winds align perfectly with an airplane’s path of travel. Instead, winds typically move in a different direction, which can result in crosswinds. To learn more about crosswinds and how … Read More
Composite materials have become increasingly common in the aerospace industry. Modern airplanes like the Boeing 787 are often comprised of at least 50% composite materials. Consisting of reinforcing fibers mixed with a polymer matrix, they offer a superior strength-to-weight ratio. … Read More
