The piston engine, also referred to as a reciprocating engine, is an engine that utilizes pistons to transform pressure into rotational motion. As an internal combustion engine, the piston engine performs similar to those that are present within cars, though they have certain modifications that make them more viable for use in aerospace applications. There are various piston
A wiring harness is a group of wires that are bundled together. They can come in many different sizes including small sizes that can be transported by hand to large sizes that need to be transported via machinery. They can be applied in various different sectors and uses ranging from a small bundle of wires found attached to your computer to sturdier wires that can be connected to an automobile. Wiring harness...
The Vertical Speed Indicator (VSI), one of the simplest yet most important instruments at a pilot’s disposal, is a tool used to indicate the rate of climb or descent of an aircraft. The VSI uses the common pitot-static system to determine vertical speed and displays the result via a needle and circular scale instrument. In this blog, we will take a look at VSIs, what components they are made of, and how they work. Read more >>
Aircraft turbine jet engines are a very complex and powerful machine, enabling humans to achieve the rapid worldwide flight that we had only dreamed of for most of our history. While the first aircraft was made in 1903, it was not until the 1930’s and 1940’s that countries like the United States, England, and Germany were able to design, manufacture, and implement the jet engine. In this blog, we will discuss how jet engines are developed and manufactured in ...
Since the first flight of the Wright brothers in 1903, aircraft technology and capabilities have come a long way. The speed, power, and maneuverability of aircraft has redefined how we fly, but has also created a demand and need for accurate flight readings for safety. Conventional mechanical instruments did not always have accurate indications, and they often faced various problems and risk of failure the more they were pushed. Luckily, the solution to these problems came in the air data co...
The Aerospace & Defense (A&D) industry is currently experiencing a boom, and while growth is indicative of a thriving and successful market, it does bring about its own set of challenges. Growth, coupled with new technologies, continued consolidation, and emerging markets, can create newer problems and disruptions in supply chain. If A&D companies wish to continue seeing growth, then they must be able to adapt to such disruptions and develop preparative measures on working through them. Read more >>
The aircraft flight control system is made up of the primary aircraft flight control system and the secondary system. In the primary system, there are three components which includes the ailerons, the elevator, and the rudder. The second system consists of the
Modern aircraft are made up of thousands of structural components, each of which must be precisely located for routine inspection, maintenance, and repair. Without a standardized method to reference where these components are situated, even simple tasks could become time-consuming and error-prone. Read more >>
Smaller aircraft have relatively low flight control loads, and the pilot can operate the flight controls on hand without issue. However, as aircraft started to fly faster and get larger, hydraulic power boost systems were implemented to help maintain control. Power boost systems assist the pilot in overcoming high control forces, but the pilot can still actuate the flight controls by cable or push rod. In recent years, electric fly-by-wire systems unassisted by hydraulics have become more prevalent, such as on the F-16 Fighting Falcon and 787 Dreamliner, but many other models still rely on hydraulic systems. Read more >>
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