As an aircraft with a basic engine rises in altitude, the amount of power that the engine can produce by itself decreases. Aircraft engine control power is created through the mixture or air and fuel, and the higher the altitude, the lower amount of oxygen is present in the air. While making an engine bigger to pull in a greater mass of air may seem like a good solution, it will cause the aircraft to be much bulkier and heavier, and it does not efficiently tackle the core of the problem which is oxygen density. The solution to this problem came with the introduction of turbocharger.
The Federal Aviation Administration requires that all aircraft have ice built up on their wings and fuselages stripped off before takeoff. This is because ice, if not removed from the aircraft’s engine control surfaces, can negatively affect the handling characteristics of the aircraft and pose a safety hazard.
The best method for deicing an aircraft is simply to heat it up. Heated hangars can be kept at a temperature that melts ice, whereupon it can be wiped away with a towel. Afterwards, a thin coating of freezing point depressant (fluid) is applied to the aircraft’s wings to prevent ice from forming again during takeoff and flight. However, this space is often at a premium, and some smaller airports may not have any heated hangars available at all.
“Winter is coming”, Game of Thrones infamous motto from House Stark is used to instill the characters and audience with a sense of dread for the oncoming winter and the threats that come with it. Well, it instills a sense of dread in the real world, beyond the television screens, too. For most pilots, wintertime can be a little scary.
In recent years, airplane windows have become a point of interest. Tragedies like in early 2018, when a Sichuan Airlines A319 cockpit window blew out at 30,000 feet, or when a Southwest 737 a window was struck by a piece of shrapnel and killed a passenger who was partly sucked out the window have caught public attention.
Joining Westland Helicopters Ltd. in 1975 as a researcher in aerodynamics and eventual Head of Future Projects, Dr. Ron Smith talks about faster helicopters and the future of rotorcraft in an interview with alternative aviation news site, Husk-Kit.
This past week, Airbus Helicopters delivered the company’s two-hundredth H145 to Norsk Luftambulanse, also known as NOLAS. Norsk Luftambulanse, an air rescue operator, will utilize the H145 for helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) in Norway. The delivery of this two-hundredth H145 is the last helicopter to complete NOLAS’ current order with Airbus. This brings their Airbus fleet to 8 H145s and 7 H135s. These helicopters are used to bring services to HEMS from different bases across Norway.
For over 80 years according to Foreverbolts company founder Patrick Vogel, the company has yet to change the way they manufacture their bolts and have recently implemented a new change. Introducing what is known as the NL-19 configuration determined to enhance performance and longevity of the fastener. The fastener made its debut at the exclusive Grainger show that took place in Orlando. Foreverbolts wish to be able to present a better product for customers to come by stating,
Aluminum in the Aerospace industry has been a dominant presence for the last half century. In the past ten years, industries outside of Aerospace have also turned to this metal. David Harris of ALFED states the reason is due to the many benefits of this miracle metal. It is very light, yet strong, and easily manipulated into other extrustions. Its resistance to corrosion is good, and it can be joined together through methods such as welding and adhesive bonding. Aluminum can be painted as well as anodized to create a wide variety of finishes that will help to upgrade appearance and further protect from corrosion. It is also an excellent electricity and heat conductor.
The national carrier of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Arabian Airlines, has just announced that they have successfully taken delivery of its first A330-300 Regional. This marks the induction of the newest member of the wildly successful A330 family. The first of twenty A330-300 Regionals that were ordered at last year’s Paris Airshow, the A330-300 Regional joins Saudi Arabian Airlines’ extensive Airbus fleet which consists of 12 A330-300s and 50 A320 Family aircrafts. The A330-300 Regional is specifically optimized for all regional and domestic operations and is guaranteed to boost capacity on the majority of Saudi Arabian Airlines’ most in-demand routes. This in turn has enabled the airline to offer its passengers an unprecedented level of comfort while generating unparalleled efficiency. Touted as the lowest-cost alternative and among the easiest fleet addition in part due to the high commonality with the A330s that are already in operation by the Saudi Arabian Airline.
At the Farnborough Air Show, Cessna began promoting a new version of its already impressive Grand Caravan EX. The aircraft is designed to be more versatile than ever before. Now that it has received proper US certification, the new aircraft features a new hard point option that is meant to increase the capabilities presented in the Grand Caravan EX. This allows for more fuel tanks to be included, which allows for a lengthier range. The aircraft’s cabin is also a lot more spacious which allows for more cargo space. It is also designed for flexibility in its operations. It can work for agricultural purposes, and can be configured to serve for special mission operations with armament.
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