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How A Turboprop Engine Works
Unlike a pure turbojet engine which produces thrust, a turboprop engine relies almost entirely on its propeller to gener...
How Aircraft Ground De-Icing And Anti-Icing Works
Aircraft performance, even those which are certified to fly into known icing, is based on a clean aircraft.
Single Pilot Operations: The Risks and Challenges
In the early days of aviation, there were five flight crew members in the cockpit assisting in flying the aircraft.
How Temperature Affects The Fuel Uplift For Airliners
The amount of fuel an aircraft can carry depends on a lot of factors.
Why Reverse Thrust Is Not Used In Flight
In most modern airliners, its use is banned in the air because it could lead to undesirable flight characteristics that ...
How An Airplane Propeller Works
Propeller aircraft continue to live on. They can still be found in almost all general aviation aircraft and short-range ...
How Are Flight Controls Moved?
In this piece, we will focus on how the flight controls are moved, how the hinge moments can be reduced, and how trimmin...
An Introduction To Flight Controls
The flight controls of an aircraft allow the pilot to control an aircraft in the air and at times on the ground.
Aircraft Lighting: The Rules And Roles
The lighting system on an aircraft is a key system.
What Do Pilots Keep In Their Bags?
In times past, pilots carried huge bags because they were required to carry a lot of items, such as chart binders, and c...
How Do Aircraft Spoilers & Speed Brakes Work?
The spoiler panels, when they are extended in the air, act also as speed brakes which helps to increase the rate of desc...
Why Runway Excursions Happen & How They Can Be Prevented
Runway excursion-related accidents and incidents are more common than we usually think.
Tail Strikes: A Pilot's Perspective
A few weeks back, we heard the news of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 suffering from a tail strike during landing.
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What Are Jet Engine Compressor Stalls & How Can They Be Prevented?
A compressor stall is usually associated with a loud bang, and it can lead to flames coming out of the engine exhaust.
Autopilot: A Complete Guide
With the autopilot active, the pilot can focus on other important tasks, such as navigation and communication.
What Are Engine Fire Detection & Extinguishing Systems And How Do They Work?
A fire of any sort is a big hazard when flying because there is a chance of it spreading to the point where it becomes u...
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The Dangers of Wake Turbulence And How It's Managed By Pilots
An aircraft that encounters the tip vortices of another aircraft, can experience something called wake turbulence.
Instrument Landing Systems: Everything You Need To Know About ILS
The Instrument Landing System (ILS) was first introduced in the late 1930s, even before the outbreak of World War II.
The Role Of An Aircraft's Weight & Balance In Safe Flight Operations
An aircraft can be thought of as a giant seesaw, and just like a seesaw, the airplane can tilt up or down based on how t...
How Airplanes Survive In Extreme Turbulence
For nervous flyers, turbulence can be frightening, but airplanes are designed to endure these sometimes violent events.