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 […]
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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 […]
ELEVATORS (Basic)
Visit –https://hub.daddyssolutions.com/demo/debug1/blog/ for more interesting articles The elevator is the primary flight control surface that moves the aircraft around the horizontal or lateral axis.This causes the nose of the aircraft to pitch up or down. The elevator is hinged to the trailing edge of the horizontal stabilizer and typically spans most or all of its width. […]
Understand The Boundary Layer
The boundary layer is a very thin layer of air lying over the surface of the wing and, for that matter, all other surfaces of the aeroplane. Because air has viscosity, this layer of air tends to adhere to the wing. As the wing moves forward through the air, the boundary layer at first flows […]
How Winglets Work
This Is How Winglets Work What does a winglet do, besides make an airplane look cool? They’re known to increase performance, increasing range and decreasing fuel burn, but why? Winglets oppose the drag wingtip vortices create by harnessing the vortices’ airflow. NASA engineer Richard Whitcomb pioneered the technology in the 1970s, and they’ve become a […]
Condor A330-900 aircraft accident
2020 built Condor A330-900 aircraft (D-ANRB) was hit by high-loading vehicle resulting major damage to the fuselage near the Static port area while on the gate at Frankfurt Airport, (FRA/EDDF), Germany on 27 September. Source – FL360aero
Accident: DHL B763 at Beirut on Sep 2023, hard landing
A DHL International Aviation Boeing 767-300 freighter, registration A9C-DHAB performing flight ES-160 from Bahrain (Bahrain) to Beirut (Lebanon), touched down hard while landing in Beirut at about 19:15L (16:15Z). The crew received minor injuries, the aircraft sustained substantial damage. Beirut Airport reported the aircraft suffered a hard landing on Sep 18th 2023 causing substantial damage […]
Aircraft Fire control
Methods of Aircraft Fire control 1-Detection. 2-Containment. 3-Rapid extinguish. To control Fire we need:- 1-Detection system 2-Extinguishing system Possible locations of fire:- 1-Engine 2-APU 3-Avionics compartment 4-Cargo compartment 5-Lavatories Methods of detecting excessive heat on aircraft :- 1-Overheat detectors. 2-Rate of temperature rise detectors. 3-Flame detectors. 4-Smoke detectors. 5-Observation by crew members. THE IDEAL DETECTION […]
Bearing: Types, Applications, Failures, Selection, Advantages [Full Guide]
What is a Bearing?A bearing is a mechanical element which allows motion between two rotating parts, with minimum friction. An example of such rotating parts are shaft and its housing. Function of bearingA good bearing is expected to do following functions. It should ensure free rotation with minimum friction. It should support rotating parts and […]
What is the impact of a wet runway on V1 during takeoff?
V1, or the takeoff decision speed, holds critical importance in aviation, especially on wet runways where safety considerations become paramount. This speed represents the point below which pilots can opt to abort the takeoff in the event of an engine failure or other major issues during the takeoff roll. Beyond V1, regulatory standards mandate that […]
Some Pictures from Ural Airlines emergency landing – Recovering
Some more Pictures from the emergency landing site suggest the Recovery / Raising, inspection, cleaning and repair activity under progress by Ural Airlines to bring back the aircraft (RA-73805 / VP-BMW) into a serviceable condition. Sources say that the carrier will wait till the field gets frozen, so that a take-off attempt can be done. […]
Constructional Arrangement and Operation of Turbojet, Turbofan,Turboshaft, Turboprop
Constructional Configurations All gas turbine engines consist of the same basic components commonly used in industry.The basic sections are:@air inlet@compressor section@combustion section@turbine section@exhaust section@accessory section Additional terms include hot and cold section. A turbine engine’s hot section includes the combustion, turbine and exhaust sections. The cold section, on the other hand, includes the air inlet […]
Lufthansa Airbus A321 (D-AIRU) flight LH1466 from Frankfurt to Ibiza, the aircraft’s tires burst on landing at Ibiza Airport
A Lufthansa Airbus A321-100, registration D-AIRU performing flight LH-1466 from Frankfurt/Main (Germany) to Ibiza,SP (Spain), landed on Ibiza’s runway 06 at 14:55L (12:55Z) but burst both right hand main tyres on landing and became disabled about 2300 meters/7500 feet down the runway. Source – | avherald
Fuselage of Aircraft
Fuselage is a body of an aircraft to which the wings, tail and Landing Gear units are attached. Spaces from the cockpit cabin, Passenger cabin, Cargo, Controls unit are located inside the fuselage. Design and size of the fuselage varies according to the function to the aircraft. The word fuselage comes from a French word […]
14 dead as plane carrying tourists crashes in Brazil
A plane carrying tourists has crashed in Barcelos, Brazil, leaving 14 people dead, according to CNN Brasil. The city’s mayor confirmed the accident to CNN Brasil on Saturday. The plane was carrying 12 tourists, plus a pilot and co-pilot, CNN Brasil reports. There are no survivors, Brazil’s Civil Defense said. “The passengers were going to […]
Structural Integrity, Ageing Aircraft (Considerations)
The limit of validity (LOV) represents an operational limit based on fatigue test evidence that supports the maintenance program.The FAA defines the LOV as “the period of time (in flight cycles, flight hours, or both) up to which it has been demonstrated by test evidence, analysis and, if available, service experience and teardown inspections, that […]
Private jet skids off at Mumbai airport amid rain, 8 on board
A private jet crash landed at Mumbai airport due to low visibility amid heavy rain in the city. A private jet with eight people onboard veered off the runway at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport followed by a crash on Thursday while landing amid heavy rain. According to the airport authority, eight people, including a […]
Incident Investigator Summary on CC150 Polaris aircraft involving a French Air Force
Aircraft Occurrence Summary Type: CC150 Polaris (150003) Location: Andersen AFB, Guam, USA Date: 22 July 2023 The occurrence aircraft was flown to Guam on the 21st of July to repatriate the remainder of the equipment and personnel following the Canadian participation in Exercise MOBILITY GUARDIAN and was scheduled to depart the following day. The occurrence crew […]
Hydraulic Failure – Ural Airlines
“ladies and gentlemen we run out of vodka..” (and aircraft parts as well) Ural Airlines A320 initiated a go-around from about 600 meters MSL (2000 feet MSL) due to a hydraulics failure and climbed to FL180 and diverted to Novosibirsk about 320nm east of Omsk. A short time later a forced landing on an open […]
King Air Crashes in Busse Woods near Chicago’s O’Hare Airport due to Fuel Starvation
Authorities said that a small business plane (Beechcraft 200 King Air – Reg N220KW) crashed on Friday night in Elk Grove Village’s Busse Woods. According to a statement the Chicago Fire Department shared on social media, the accident happened roughly 3 mileswest of O’Hare International Airport. Prior to crashing, the pilot relayed an emergency call to […]
Boeing E-7A Wedgetail A30-003
Boeing E-7A Wedgetail A30-003 (C/N 33476) operating as “Wedgetail 05” from RAAF Williamtown conducting circuit work (missed approaches, low over shoots and a slow low flyby) into Hobart’s runway 30 Wednesday 06/09/23, prior to a return transit to Williamtown.Graeme Kenderdine photo Source – Down Under Aviation Facebook Page
Air China Engine Fire and smoke in cabin
Air China emergency at Singapore as PW1100G engine develops fire. Reports are of heavy smoke in cabin. Right decision here by crew who evacuated the plane on runway. Flight was CA403 from Chengdu Tianfu (TFU) AIRBUS A320 – MSN 8594 B-305JSerial number 8594Type 320-271NFirst flight date 10/12/2018Test registration B-000UPlane age 4.7 yearsSeat configuration SeatHex code […]
Pilot dies in plane crash while announcing baby’s gender at reveal party
A pilot has died after the plane he was flying as part of a gender reveal party in Mexico crashed on Sunday. Video posted online shows the plane releasing pink smoke as it flies over a couple waiting in front of a sign that reads “Oh baby,” surrounded by pink and blue balloons. The recording […]
A320Neo (Leap-1A) Pneumatic Hot air ducts Leak Detection
The leak detection system is used to detect leaks in the vicinity of the packs, wings, pylons and APU hot air ducts.There are two independent loops as redundancy in both pylons and both wing sides.The APU hot air duct is monitored by a single loop. NOTE: Each loop consists of sensing elements connected in series.Both […]
What will happen if suddenly a window breaks during flight?
Airplane windows are relatively strong. The main thing to know is that aircraft cabin windows are not made of glass but with stretched acrylic. You won’t be able to break an airplane’s window with your fist as it has 3 layers consisting of the outer, middle and inner panes. The outer pane is made of […]
Eva Air B747 collapsed
While parked at a remote stand, the nose gear of this Eva Air B747 collapsed. Engineers were troubleshooting some technical problems, which had delayed the flight to BKK and TPE. According to contemporary eyewitness reports: “Apparently the BA guys were troubleshooting a hydraulic leak on one of the main gears. This required lifting the landing […]