Meteorologists use a variety of tools and technologies to create weather forecasts, one of which is aircraft. There are certain types of airplanes designed specifically to track weather formations. Known as storm-tracking airplanes, they allow meteorologists to make more accurate … Read More
Bearings play an important role in many machines. They are used to reduce friction between moving parts, including shafts and axles. With bearings, machinery parts such as these encounter less resistance when moving. There are different types of bearings, however, … Read More
Anti-seize products offer a convenient and effective way to protect fasteners from seizing. Consisting of a grease-like compound, it’s designed to create a barrier between fasteners and parts. There are different types of anti-seize, however, two of the most common … Read More
The average speed of a commercial airliner is 460 to 575 mph. At this speed, flights from New York to London take just six to seven hours. Some airplanes, however, can fly faster than the speed of sound. Known as … Read More
The wings are an important part of airplanes. Whether it’s a small Cessna or a 172 or a jumbo-sized Airbus A320, most airplanes have two wings. They originate from around the middle of the fuselage and extend outward. Even if … Read More
Not all aircraft paint is the same. There are many different types of aircraft paint, one of the most important being engine enamel. It’s commonly used on turbofans, turbojets and turboprops. To learn more about engine enamel paint and how … Read More
An auxiliary fuel pump is a common component of airplanes with fuel-injected engines. As the name suggests, it’s designed to “pump” fuel to the engines. Upon reaching the engines, the fuel is mixed with air and ignited. This triggers the … Read More
Are you familiar with the different types of drag? All airplanes experience drag during flight. Along with weight, thrust and lift, it’s one of the four forces of flight. Drag is the invisible force that opposes objects in motion. As … Read More
A screw’s thread pitch plays an important role in its holding power. Screws with a fine thread pitch typically have greater holding power than those with a coarser thread pitch. What is thread pitch exactly, and how does it affect … Read More
