Aerospace Engineering

Unlike with cars and other land vehicles, most airplanes aren’t powered by a single engine. They typically feature multiple engines. The Boeing 737 and the Airbus A300, for instance, feature two engines. The Boeing 787 and the Airbus A380, on … Read More

Airplanes feature a variety of flight control surfaces, including horizontal stabilizers. Also known as tailplanes, horizontal stabilizers are adjustable flaps located on the tail of an airplane. They are used primarily to stabilize airplanes while simultaneously increasing lift. Not all … Read More

Ever wonder how airplanes slow down when flying? Faster isn’t always better. If an airplane is approaching a runway, it may need to slow down. While different types of airplanes feature different braking systems, many of them use air brakes. … Read More

Wet wing airplanes are on the rise. They are used in both military and civilian aviation. Many narrow-body and wide-body civilian airliners, in fact, use a wet wing design. What Is a Wet Wing Airplane? A wet wing airplane is … Read More

Airplanes must take precautions to prevent their fuel tanks from freezing. If ice forms inside of an airplane’s fuel tank, it may starve the engine or engines. Turbine engines require jet fuel. Without a constant supply of jet fuel, they … Read More

There are other types of airplanes besides narrow body and wide body. Short takeoff and landing (STOL), for instance, is an alternative type. Most STOL airplanes are still classified as narrow-body airplanes. But STOL airplanes are designed specifically for use … Read More

Air filters are a common part of most automobiles. Cars, trucks, SUVs are other automobiles typically feature multiple air filters. While available in different types, all air filters are designed to remove particulate matter from the air. As air travels … Read More

Magnetos are commonly found on small airplanes. They supply power to an airplane’s engines. All airplanes, of course, have at least one engine. Some of them have two or more engines. To keep these engines running, many small airplanes rely … Read More

Plug doors are a common part of many airplanes. When boarding an airplane, passengers will typically enter through a plug door. Airplanes may contain other types of doors. Cargo doors, for instance, feature a different design. Nonetheless, plug doors provide … Read More