Aerospace Engineering

The airframe is an important part of an airplane. Encompassing the fuselage, wings, tail assembly and undercarriage, it’s the main mechanical structure. All airplanes have an aiframe. When designing airplanes, aerospace manufacturers must choose the right materials for the airframe. … Read More

Exterior lights are commonly found on airplanes. When staring up at the night sky, you may notice them illuminated on the bodies of airplanes. Both civilian and commercial airplanes feature exterior lights. Some of the most common types of exterior … Read More

Airplanes have their own speedometers to measure the speeds at which they fly. Known as an airspeed indicator, it’s a flight instrument found inside the cockpit. Pilots can refer to the airspeed indicator to determine their airplane’s speed. Using this … Read More

Not all gaskets are made of a synthetic polymer like silicone or rubber. You can find them in a variety of materials, such as copper. Copper gaskets are used in many of the same sealing applications as their all-synthetic counterparts, … Read More

Rivets are commonly used in the construction of airplanes. They are mechanical fasteners that, like other fasteners, are used to secure two or more parts. Rivets, however, are permanent mechanical fasteners. You can typically remove bolts and screws by turning … Read More

You shouldn’t choose the first wire rope terminal that you come across. There are many different types of wire rope terminals. While they are all used to terminate wire rope casings, their specifications may vary. To ensure that you choose … Read More

The empennage is an important part of modern-day airplanes. Also known as the tail assembly, it features several flight control surfaces that are primarily used to stabilize the airplane. While most airplanes have a single tail, though, others have two … Read More

Angle of attack is one of several flight dynamics. Not to be confused with flight path angle. it represents the angle at which the chord of an airplane is formed relative to the angle of the wind. All airplanes have … Read More

Most airplanes don’t have exposed engines. Rather, their engines are protected in a cowling. From large commercial jets to private turboprops, many airplanes use cowlings. Even if you’re familiar with the different types of airplane engines, though, you may not … Read More