Aerospace Engineering

Have you heard of dihedral angles? Most commercial airplanes don’t have completely flat and straight wings. When looking at the tarmac on your next flight, you may notice that they have curved wings. This curvature is represented by a dihedral … Read More

Ever wonder if airplanes can fly in snowy weather? Rates of annual snowfall in the United States vary from state to state. Northern states like Maine and Vermont get up to 90 inches of snow per year, whereas southern states … Read More

Engine oil isn’t limited to automobiles. Most airplanes use it as well. Also known as aviation oil, it plays an important role in protecting against engine failure. Airplanes, however, don’t use the same type of oil as cars and trucks; … Read More

Whether you live in the Peach State or elsewhere, you’ve probably heard of Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Originally built in September 1926, it’s become one of the world’s most iconic airports. To learn more about this famous airport, keep reading. #1) … Read More

Of all the avionics in a typical airplane’s cockpits, few are as important as a flight management system (FMS). Pilots use it to perform a variety of tasks. What is an FMS exactly? The Basics of an FMS An FMS … Read More

With the exception of seaplanes, most airplanes feature landing gear. Consisting of nitrogen-filled tires, shock absorbers and other components, it allows them to safely land on runways. There are different types of landing gear, however, including retractable and semi-retractable. What … Read More

Air traffic has increased in recent decades. At any given moment, there are approximately 8,000 to 12,000 airplanes flying in the United States. To safely guide these airplanes and minimize the risk of collision, Air Traffic Control (ATC) assigns each … Read More

Not all airplanes have straight wings that extend perpendicular to the fuselage. While straight wings are common, some airplanes have wings that extend from the fuselage at an angle. Known as swept wings, they can extend forward or backward. Below … Read More

No airplane is complete without a fuselage. It serves as the main body of an airplane while containing the cargo and passengers. While most airplanes only have a single fuselage, however, some of them are designed with two fuselages. Known … Read More