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Do you know what happens during a stall? Contrary to common belief, it doesn’t involve mechanical failure. While stalls typically result in a loss of altitude, they don’t involve the failure or engines or other mechanical components. To learn more … Read More

Most airplanes and other aircraft typically use one of two types of engines: turbofan or turboprop. Turbofans are air-breathing jet engines that burn fuel and air to create hot, pressurized exhaust gas. Turboprops, on the other hand, are gas turbine … Read More

Do you know the difference between MS and NAS bolts? They are two of the most common types of threaded fasteners used in the aerospace industry. MS and NAS bolts are used in commercial airliners, commuter jets, helicopters and light … Read More

When flying, many passengers assume the atmosphere in the cabin is the same as the atmosphere on the ground. After all, you can breathe normally and there’s really no noticeable difference other than dryness (cabin air has low humidity). Airplane … Read More

Airplanes are equipped with a variety of lights. In addition to anti-collision lights, there are landing lights. From small private jets to large commercial airliners, they are found on most airplanes. Here’s everything you need to know about landing lights. … Read More

Tape isn’t used strictly for holding paper or lightweight objects to walls. There are certain types of tape that are designed for special uses. Pinstriping tape, for instance, is commonly used in the automotive and aerospace industries. Like standard tape, … Read More

If you regularly drill into workpieces, you’ve probably experienced a broken bit. You may get halfway finished with a hole, only for the bit to snap in half. Broken bits are frustrating, but there’s usually a reason behind them. By … Read More

Banked turns are a common flight maneuver in the aviation world. When pilots need to change the heading of an airplane, they will perform this maneuver. Airplanes don’t turn like cars and other land-based vehicles. Instead, they “bank.” For a … Read More

Given its strength, you may assume that steel is one of the most common materials used in the construction of airplanes. Depending on the type, it can have a tensile strength of over 150,000 pounds per square inch (PSI), making … Read More