Runways play an important role in commercial aviation. Consisting of a flat rectangular-shaped surface, they are used for takeoffs and landings. Major airports typically have paved runways with concrete or asphalt, but many smaller airports have dirt or gravel runways. … 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
Ever wonder what locking mechanisms engineers use to prevent aerospace fasteners from loosening midflight? Airplanes rely on fasteners to create strong joints and hold various parts together. A typical Boeing 767, in fact, has nearly 2 million fasteners. Even smaller … 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
Ever wonder what locking mechanisms engineers use to prevent aerospace fasteners from loosening midflight? Airplanes rely on fasteners to create strong joints and hold various parts together. A typical Boeing 767, in fact, has nearly 2 million fasteners. Even smaller … Read More
Runways play an important role in commercial aviation. Consisting of a flat rectangular-shaped surface, they are used for takeoffs and landings. Major airports typically have paved runways with concrete or asphalt, but many smaller airports have dirt or gravel runways. … Read More
Have you heard of screwlock assemblies? They are commonly used in the aviation industry. Airplanes, of course, produce vibrations. If left unchecked, these vibrations can cause electrical connectors and components to come loose. Screwlock assemblies, however, offer a simple and … Read More
When researching aviation concepts, you may come across glide aviation. All fixed-wing aircraft are capable of gliding. It’s the result of their aerodynamic shape, which is largely attributed to their wings. Glide ratio represents how well an airplane can glide. … Read More
Airports have revolutionized the way in which we travel. As you may know, they are facilities where airplanes take off and land. Airports typically feature runways, taxiways, terminals, cargo areas and various support buildings. Even if you’ve traveled through an … Read More
Differential pressure is an important concept in aviation. Air pressure, of course, changes in relation to altitude. As the altitude of an airplane increases, the air pressure decreases. This is due to the fact that air molecules are spread farther … Read More
Choosing screws made of the right material is important when fastening aluminum panels. While they all feature a partially or fully threaded shank, screws are available in different materials. Some of them are made of stainless steel. Other screws are … Read More
Ever wonder how airplanes prevent ice from building up on propeller blades? When flying at 30,000 feet above sea level, airplanes are exposed to very cold air — typically about minus 40 to minus 70 degrees Fahrenheit. At these temperatures, … Read More
When inspecting the wings of an airplane, you may notice they have hinge-like flaps on the trailing edge. Known as ailerons, they play an important role in modern aviation. Ailerons allow pilots to “roll” airplanes, thereby banking the aircraft to … Read More
