Paint isn’t used strictly for commercial logos and branding on airplanes. Whether it’s a narrow body or wide body, all airplanes require paint to protect them from the elements. It serves as a physical barrier, protecting the underlying fuselage materials … Read More
Do you know the difference between flange nuts and plain hex nuts? Like all nuts, they are threaded fasteners that are used in conjunction with a bolt. You can twist a nut onto the end of a bolt to prevent … Read More
The field of aviation encompasses some rather confusing concepts, one of which is flight level. Many people assume that flight level is just another term used to describe an airplane’s altitude. While they both represent how high an airplane is, … Read More
Aluminum foil tape is a versatile product that can be used in countless applications. As the name suggests, it consists of strips of aluminum foil with an adhesive backing. Pressing the adhesive side against an object or surface will allow … Read More
Aerospace design encompasses many different concepts, one of which is wing planform. All fixed-wing aircraft have a wing planform. It represents the shape of a fixed-wing aircraft. But wing planform affects more than just the aircraft’s appearance. To learn more … Read More
Statistics show that there are nearly 10,000 active flights at any given time. Even with all of these flights, accidents are rare. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the accident rate for airplanes is roughly 1.21 per million sectors, … Read More
Cupped washers have become a popular alternative to traditional flat washers. Like all washers, they are used to distribute the load of a fastener. You can secure two or more objects together by driving a threaded fastener, such as a … Read More
Grease fittings offer a simple and effective way to protect mechanical components from friction-related damage. Also known as zerk fittings, they are designed to feed lubricant. With a constant supply of lubricant, mechanical parts won’t be exposed to premature wear … Read More
Are you familiar with thrust-to-weight ratio? It’s commonly used in the aviation industry. Commercial airlines must consider their airplanes’ thrust-to-weight ratio. Among other things, it will affect an airplane’s ability to take off, climb and maneuver. What is thrust-to-weight ratio … Read More
