Aerospace Engineering

Material fatigue is a concern in aviation safety. Airplanes are exposed to significant mechanical stress during flight. Over time, this can lead to material fatigue that jeopardizes the airplane’s structural integrity. For a better understanding of material fatigue in aviation, … Read More

Sheet metal screws offer a reliable fastening solution for sheet metal panels. Like all screws, they feature a pointed tip and threaded shank. Sheet metal screws, however, typically have finer and deeper threads than those found on other types of … Read More

Magnetos play an important role in modern aviation. These magnetic devices are used to provide ignition for aircraft engines. Magnetos supply spark plugs with an electrical current. Using this electrical current, the spark plugs can ignite the mixture of air … Read More

Propellers play an important role in modern aviation. Consisting of a central hub with multiple branching blades, they are used to produce thrust. Some airplanes use jet engines to produce thrust, whereas others use propellers. When compared to jet engines, … 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

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

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