Aerospace Engineering

Not all airplanes have plain, smooth leading edges. Whether it’s a commercial jet or a small private airliner, many of them feature leading edge extensions. What are leading edge extensions exactly, and how do they work in airplanes? What Are … Read More

Pilots don’t rely on a single metric to determine the temperature of the air outside of an airplane. Most cockpits display several different air temperatures, including total air temperature (TAT), static air temperature (SAT) and International Standard Atmospheric (ISA) temperature … Read More

Wings are an essential part of all airplanes. In the field of aeronautics, they are airfoil structures that generate lift. As air flows over and under an airplane’s wings they’ll generate lift. Lift, of course, is the invisible force that … Read More

Landing gear is an essential component of all airplanes. Located in the undercarriage, it consists of wheels, cables, bakes and other parts that allow airplanes to safely move on the runway. Whether they are taking off or landing, pilots must … Read More

Airplanes feature a variety of flight control surfaces. In addition to ailerons and elevators, for instance, there are rudders. Many airplanes — particularly smaller airplanes — feature a single rudder. Like all other flight control surfaces, it allows pilots to … Read More

Corrosion can take a toll on aircraft batteries. If left unchecked, it can restrict the flow of current. In some cases, aircraft batteries may fail to hold a charge if they are severely corroded. The good news is that you … Read More

Have you heard of leading edge slots? They are commonly found on small and mid-size aircraft. Some airplanes have full-span leading edge slots, whereas others have partial-span leading edge slots. Regardless of the style, they use a similar design that … Read More

Need to make a quick repair to a noncritical aerospace part? Speed tape may offer a solution. It’s a special type of heavy-duty tape that’s designed for high-speed vehicles, including airplanes. Below are five facts about speed tape and how … Read More

Control cables are used extensively in the aerospace manufacturing industry. Many airplanes, as well as other types of aircraft, feature them. Also known as flight control cables, they are linkage systems that control the parts to which they are connected. … Read More