Flight Instruments
When you’re driving a car, it’s pretty easy to see where you are and what direction.
Wing Structure
There are essentially two approaches to wing design. In the direct approach, one finds the planform and twist that minimize some combination of structural weight, drag, and CLmax constraints. The other approach involves selecting a desirable lift distribution and then computing the twist, taper, and thickness distributions that are required to achieve this distribution. The […]
Runway Information
A runway is a “defined rectangular area on a land aerodrome prepared for the landing and takeoff of aircraft”. Runways may be a man-made surface (often asphalt, concrete, or a mixture of both) Runways are named by a number between 01 and 36, which is generally the magnetic azimuth of the runway’s heading in degrees. This heading differs from true north by the local magnetic declination. A runway numbered 09 points east (90°), runway 18 […]
Fog and Cloud Cover
A thick cloud of tiny water droplets suspended in the atmosphere at or near the earth’s surface which obscures or restricts visibility (to a greater extent than mist; strictly, reducing visibility to below 1 km) Radiation fog happens when ground loses its heat by radiation. It becomes cold and cools the air in contact with […]
Air Traffic Control
Air Traffic Controllers play a major role in aiding pilots to undergo successful flights. Comprehending the nature and the rationale of ATC enhance the safe operation of any flight and make it easy to understand the meaning of each communication phrase. In addition, it reduces the workload on both pilots and controllers. This workload reduction […]
Aircraft Lifespan
An aircraft’s lifespan is measured not in years but in pressurization cycles. Each time an aircraft is pressurized during flight, its fuselage and wings are stressed. Both are made of large, plate-like parts connected with fasteners and rivets, and over time, cracks develop around the fastener holes due to metal fatigue. “Aircraft lifespan is established […]
Aircraft Structure
Aircrafts are built to meet certain specified requirements. These requirements must be selected so they can be built into one aircraft. It is not possible for one aircraft to possess all characteristics; just as it isn’t possible for an aircraft to have the comfort of a passenger transport and the maneuverability of a fighter. The […]