Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. The purpose of an aircraft’s canards is to provide additional lift and stability to the aircraft. Canards are small wings located near the front of the aircraft, and they work in conjunction with the main wings to improve the aircraft’s overall aerodynamic performance. They can also be used as control […]
October 2023
What is a Minimum Equipment List (MEL)?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. A minimum equipment list is the regulating authority and manufactures legal requirements for an aircraft to fly under specific conditions. The required equipment MUST be operational (unless there is some type of waiver) in order to be “air worthy” and meet “type design”. The minimum equipment list (MEL) for an […]
What is Sideslip?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. A sideslip is a maneuver used by pilots to increase the rate of descent or lose altitude quickly without gaining much airspeed. To execute a sideslip, a pilot will typically follow these steps: Reduce power to idle or near idle. Apply full opposite rudder. Apply aileron in the direction of […]
A320 pilots, does the airplane automatically maintain an optimal minimal drag sideslip angle in case of an engine failure?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. The Airbus A320 is equipped with a system called “Alpha Protection” which automatically maintains an optimal minimal drag sideslip angle in the event of an engine failure. This helps to ensure that the aircraft remains in a stable and controllable state, even in the event of an emergency. Additionally, pilots […]
Utilize Ailerons for flap-like functions
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. Is it possible to utilize ailerons for flap-like functions? Aileron droop is a noteworthy feature seen in many modern airplanes, including models like the Boeing 777 and 787, as well as Airbus A320, A330, A340, A350, and A380. This aileron droop, also known as “aileron deflection,” is usually managed through […]
How did American Airlines achieve the mirror effect on their aircraft when they still used their old livery?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. American Airlines achieved the mirror effect on their aircraft by using a reflective paint. This type of paint is made up of tiny glass beads that reflect light, giving the appearance of a mirror-like finish. The paint was applied to the aircraft in a specific pattern to create the desired […]
Aircraft Survival Kit
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. An aircraft survival kit typically contains essential items to aid in survival during an emergency situation. The specific contents may vary depending on the type of aircraft, the intended use, and regulations of the country or airline. However, here are some common items that are often included in aircraft survival […]
Why is the Rudder on an Airplane split?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. There are few number of reasons. Redundancy is one of the reasons. The lower and upper rudder can be supplied by separate hydraulic systems, so that rudder authority is conserved if one or more hydraulic systems of the aircraft were to fail. In the A380, the rudders also have something […]
Are Aircraft Cockpit Doors Bulletproof?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. Yes, cockpit doors are typically designed to be bullet-resistant to provide an additional layer of protection for the flight crew. While the term “bulletproof” can be misleading, as no material or structure is completely impervious to bullets, cockpit doors are constructed with the purpose of resisting bullet penetration and mitigating […]
What are the consequences if a pilot delays the aircraft’s rotation during takeoff?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles The standard rotation rate for most transport category aircraft is typically set at 3 degrees per second. When an aircraft reaches this rotation speed during takeoff, the pilot is expected to smoothly pull back on the controls to establish a specific pitch attitude. This pitch attitude can vary depending on […]
A Hawker H850XP business jet (N269AA) collided with a Cessna C510 (N510HM) airplane
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. A Hawker H850XP business jet (N269AA) collided with a Cessna C510 (N510HM) airplane at the William P. Hobby Airport in Houston, Texas few hours ago. According to Federal Aviation Administration officials, a private jet departed without permission and hit another private jet that was landing. Luckily they didn’t strike in […]
How do you track a plane?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles. The disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has raised the disturbing question of how a modern aircraft packed with communications equipment can apparently vanish without trace. Tracking a plane involves the use of various technologies and systems that enable the monitoring and tracking of aircraft in real-time. The disappearance of […]
The Safest Place to Sit on a Plane
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles While there are no specific aircraft seats such as middle seats, window seats, or aisle seats that can be purported to offer the safest place to sit on a plane, when a plane crashes, the severity of injuries or fatalities if they occur can be to some extent be dictated by […]
Dassault Falcon 2000LX
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles Turkey based Nurol Holding’s Dassault Falcon 2000LX private aircraft (TC-SGO) tipped on its tail. Sources say that the plane reared up due to the wind while parked with under-limit fuel. Source – Fl360aero
Aircraft Engine Fire Protection
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles Most large aircraft have loops or firewires lining the APU and engines, which are where fires are most likely to start. A steel tube is used to cover an electrode that has been covered in an insulating substance to form the tubular structure known as firewire. This firewire connects to […]
TUI Airways Boeing 737-800 Runway Excursion
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles On October 20, a TUI Airways Boeing 737-800, registration G-TAWD performing flight BY3551 from Corfu (Greece) to Leeds,EN (UK), landed on Leeds’ runway 14 at about 13:51L (12:51Z) but veered left off the runway in the final stages of the roll out and came to a stop on soft […]
Why are high bypass turbo jets quieter than pure turbo jets?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles High bypass turbojets are quieter than pure turbojets primarily due to the difference in their design and the way they produce thrust. In a pure turbojet engine, the majority of the thrust is generated by the hot exhaust gases expelled from the combustion chamber. These gases are produced by burning […]
Why Aircraft with T-Tails (elevators on top of the rudder) are dangerous when they stall?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles When an aircraft with a T-tail design stalls, the airflow over the wings becomes disrupted and the aircraft starts to lose lift. At this point, the nose of the aircraft will pitch upwards due to the loss of lift, which causes the elevators on the tail to become less effective. […]
Why do some big planes still use propeller engines rather than jets?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles Propeller engines are still used in some aircraft, including military and commercial planes, because they offer certain advantages over jet engines. For example, propeller engines are more fuel efficient at lower speeds and altitudes, making them well-suited for short-haul flights and for aircraft that need to fly at low altitudes, […]
Why are aircraft engines slightly tilted down?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles The main reason for tilting the engines down is to align them with the local airflow at cruise conditions. As you may know, planes fly with a slight nose-up attitude at cruise, which means that the air coming off the wing has a downward angle, called the downwash angle. If […]
Royal Air Force Chinook HC6A (CH-47F) became stuck in soft ground after a forced landing
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles This Incident happened in 2021. A loaded Royal Air Force Chinook HC6A (CH-47F) became stuck in soft ground after a forced landing due to a technical problem. Aircraft soon sank into the field, likely due to the extended period of wet weather. However, the extremely soft ground had made the […]
Why is the Dreamliner so successful?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles The 787 is so successful for stacks of reasons. Here’s the three biggest ones: Cost When the 787–8 was first released, it was offered at just $120 million. That sounds like a lot, but for context that’s cheaper than an A320NEO or 737MAX. It has now risen to a more responsible $200m, […]
Recap – Delta A321 at Denver on Jul 26th 2022, rejected takeoff after bird strike and fuel fire
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles A Delta Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N332DN performing flight DL-1057 from Denver,CO to Atlanta,GA (USA) with 197 passengers, was accelerating for takeoff from Denver’s runway 08 when a bird was ingested by the left hand engine (CFM56) causing an engine fire. The crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 157 […]
Hydraulic Accumulator
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles A hydraulic accumulator is a pressure storage reservoir in which hydraulic fluid is held under pressure by an external source of energy. The external source can be a spring or a compressed gas. Description:A hydraulic accumulator is a device, typically made of steel, which is divided into two separate chambers. […]
What causes the flaps on an airplane to be extended more during the landing phase compared to the takeoff phase?
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles Choosing the right flap setting for takeoff can be a bit of a puzzle. It’s a balance between minimizing your takeoff distance and not compromising your climb performance. Even at the lowest flap setting, there’s some extra drag, and the more you extend them, the more drag you create, which […]
Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC)
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles All the limitations and the definitions related to weight and balance aspects use what is called the Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) or the reference chord (RC). For example, the position of the center of gravity (CG) is usually expressed in terms of percentage (%) of MAC. The safe limits for […]
Not recommended way to prevent animals entering into aircraft.
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles Mostly aircraft are carrying their own wheels and other pitot static covers with landing gears pin but there is some cases which didn’t available especially the landing gear covers so in order to protect the aircraft wheels from such reptiles and other FOD damage they use as such methods but […]
Safe-Life & Fail-Safe Design
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles Aircraft Structural Components Design Philosophy – Safe-Life & Fail-Safe Design. An aircraft structural components is the main load carrying member. How efficiently structure will take load depends on structural components design and material.Thus , primary consideration in aircraft design is placed on structural components. There are generally three different types […]
Maximum Brake Energy Speed VMBE
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles An airplane’s wheel brakes are simply friction devices that are usedby the pilotto deceleratean airplane. By pressingon the brake pedals in the cockpit, the pilot causes pressure to be appliedto a ringof hydraulic pistons on the brakes. These pistonspress together a “stack” of rotating brake disks (“rotors”) and non-rotating brake […]
Belly Landing – Beechcraft G58 Baron
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles A Beechcraft G58 Baron aircraft (LV-JWX) did a belly landing at the San Fernando International Airport (SADF), Argentina resulting Runway closure. Source – Fl360aero LinkedIn Page
Azul Airlines received damages to Nose Radom
Azul Linhas Aéreas received damages to Nose Radomes of two of its A320 aircraft (PR-YRB and PR-YRO) in flight owing to hail strike. The first Airbus A320-251N aircraft (PR-YRB), operated flight AD2784 from Viracopos International Airport,Campinas (SP), and landed at 3:22 pm at Afonso Pena International Airport, Curitiba in São José dos Pinhais (PR). The […]
Use of speed tapes
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles Dont stress – it is as good as new paint. Speed tape is an aluminium pressure-sensitive tape used to perform minor repairs on aircraft and racing cars. It is used as a temporary repair material until a more permanent repair can be carried out. It has an appearance similar to […]
AILERONS (Basic)
Ailerons are the primary flight control surfaces that move the aircraft about the longitudinal axis.In other words, the movement of the ailerons in flight causes the aircraft to roll.Ailerons are usually located on the outboard trailing edge of each of the wings.They are built into the wing and are calculated as part of the wing’s […]
Helicopter Principles of flight and operation
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles Unlike fixed-wing aircraft, the helicopter’s main so is the rotating blade assembly (rotor) mounted atop its fuselage on a hinged shaft (mast) connected with the vehicle’s engine and flight controls. In comparison to airplanes, the tail of a helicopter is somewhat elongated and the rudder smaller; the tail is fitted […]
Prior to departure, what data is typically entered into the Flight Management System (FMS) as part of the pre-flight setup?
In the Airbus A320, pilots adhere to a mnemonic known as “DIFSRIPP” to systematically set up the Flight Management and Guidance Computer (FMGC) for navigation and input the performance parameters required for takeoff. D – Database Check: On the Data page, we initiate the setup by accessing the aircraft status subpage. Here, we verify critical […]
What is “Sonic Boom”
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles Many of us have heard a loud explosion when a supersonic aircraft breaks the sound barrier. That explosion is nothing but what we called a “Sonic Boom”. To understand sonic boom, we must first have to learn about sound, basically how it being produced. What is Sound? Sound is produced […]
𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐬 – Aircraft basics structures
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐬 Sometimes confused with, and referred to interchangeably as 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐬 are spar-like structures that run lengthwise of the airplane’s fuselage or span wise of a wing. The purpose they serve is to transfer loads and stresses from the aircraft’s skin to the formers. Longerons attach to multiple formers and […]
Using Approved Tools and Ground Support Equipment for Maintenance – Too high pitch-up elevator setting
Event Description An A319 aircraft was preparing for takeoff. During the takeoff roll, the PF initiated the rotation at around 138 kt. The aircraft responded with a high pitch rate, despite limited inputs by the PF, and the pitch angle quickly reached 14°. The flight crew continued the flight and landed safely. When back on […]
Israel unveils ‘most advanced’ surveillance plane with AI-powered sensors
The Israeli Defense Ministry has unveiled a new surveillance aircraft that integrates artificial intelligence (AI) systems in what officials are calling a groundbreaking development for technology. Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) installed the advanced systems on a Gulfstream G550 jet, adding sensors and the C4I – the IDF’s elite technological unit – to produce “unprecedented intelligence […]
What factors determine the 15-minute duration of oxygen in airplane emergency oxygen systems?
In most commercial airplanes, passengers receive oxygen through chemical oxygen systems that come in various duration options – typically 13, 15, or 22 minutes. Airlines often choose the 13 or 15-minute systems because they usually provide enough oxygen for emergency situations. In these cases, the aircraft can descend from its cruising altitude to 10,000 feet […]
CFM identifies 126 engines fitted with fake AOG Technics parts in the latest update
CFM International Uncovers 126 Engines with Erroneously Documented Components from UK Distributor. In a recent revelation, CFM International (CFM), a dynamic partnership between General Electric and Safran SA, has meticulously uncovered a startling truth. A staggering 126 engines, essential to aviation safety, have been tainted with falsely documented components. What’s truly astonishing is that 16 […]
CRJ-200 sustained severe damage to its radome in a ground collision with a shuttle bus
On September 6, an Air Wisconsin/American Eagle Mitsubishi CRJ-200 (N457AW) sustained severe damage to its radome in a ground collision with a shuttle bus while taxiing for departure at Chicago O’Hare. Air Wisconsin Flight 6209 was taxiing for departure when the collision happened, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Six employees on the bus were taken […]
Aircraft Stall
DefinitionStall is defined as a sudden reduction in the lift generated by an aerofoil when the critical angle of attack is reached or exceeded. DescriptionA stall occurs when the angle of attack of an aerofoil exceeds the value which creates maximum lift as a consequence of airflow across it. This angle varies very little in […]
How do pilots determine the “point of no return” during a flight, and what significance does it hold in aviation operations?
In aviation, there’s a critical concept known as Equal Time Point (ETP), often utilized in Extended Range Twin Engine Operations (ETOPS). ETP is the point along a flight route where it takes the same amount of time to reach both the destination and the departure point in case of a return. To illustrate, let’s consider […]
What Causes the Sawtooth-Shaped Patterns on Jet Engine Exits?
Discover the remarkable advantages of chevron nozzles in jet engines! These ingenious sawtooth patterns on the trailing edges serve a multitude of purposes, making them a must-have for modern aircraft: Whisper-Quiet Travel: Chevron nozzles work wonders when it comes to hushing the roar of jet engines.With a staggering noise reduction potential of up to 40%, they […]
Differences between Symmetrical and Asymmetric Airfoil?
Airfoil shapes can be symmetrical or asymmetrical.Some airfoils are curved differently on the top side than on the bottom. Those airfoils are asymmetrical, because their two sides are differently shaped. Other airfoils are shaped the same on both sides, so they’re symmetrical. Symmetrical Aerofoil The symmetrical airfoil is distinguished by having identical upper and lower […]
FedEx 757 with landing gear failure crash lands, skids off runway
A Fedex Federal Express Boeing 757-200 freighter, registration N977FD performing flight FX-1376 from Chattanooga,TN to Memphis,TN (USA) with 3 crew, was climbing out of runway 20 when the crew stopped the climb at 5000 feet reporting a minor issue requiring them to work checklists. About 15 minutes later the crew indicated they needed to return […]
What is center of pressure?
Throughout the whole body of an aircraft there are many different forces created by pressure differences. the center of pressure is the average location of where the pressure force is applied. think of it like the center of gravity, the location where the average weight of an object is, except this time it is the […]
United Boeing 737-9 MAX rejected takeoff
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles A United Boeing 737-9 MAX, registration N37560 performing flight UA-329 from Denver,CO to Boston,MA (USA), was accelerating for takeoff from Denver’s runway 16R when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed, in response to the radio transmission tower reported he could see fire from the left hand engine (LEAP). The […]
