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A hydraulic system allows for forces to be applied, multiplied, and transmitted from one location to another through an incompressible fluid medium. Hydraulics are a

Aircraft Landing Gear Design

The landing gear, or undercarriage, has two primary requirements: (1) to support the aircraft while on the ground and (2) to absorb the large loads

Aircraft Braking Systems

All modern aircraft are fitted with a braking system to assist in slowing and stopping when on the ground. Brakes are used not only to

Aircraft Wheels and Tires

The wheels and tires (tyres) fitted to an aircraft are designed to support the full weight of that aircraft while on the ground, as well

Introduction to Aircraft Structures

Welcome to part one in a five-part series on airframe structures and control surfaces. The aim of this mini-series is to provide an introduction to

Fuselage Structural Design and Layout

Welcome to part two in this five-part series on airframe structures. In this post we’ll be focusing on the fuselage; specifically, we discuss the design

Wing Loads and Structural Layout

Welcome to part three in a five-part series on airframe structures and control surfaces. This tutorial focuses on the structural design of the wing and

Aircraft Flap and Slat Systems

Welcome to part four in of a five-part series on airframe structures. In the previous tutorial we discussed the wing structure, now we will focus

Aircraft Tail Surfaces and Trim

This is the final tutorial in a five-part mini-series on airframe structures and control surfaces. The previous tutorial focused on wing flap and slat systems.

The Aircraft Electrical System – An Overview

The electrical system is essential to the proper functioning of any modern aircraft and is responsible for running everything from the lights and avionics, to

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Fundamentals of Aircraft Design Series:

Fundamental Forces in Flight

Welcome to the first of a ten part series on the fundamentals of aircraft design. The aim of this series

Aerodynamic Lift, Drag and Moment Coefficients

In the previous post we introduced the four fundamental forces acting on an aircraft during flight: Lift, Drag, Thrust and

Wing Area and Aspect Ratio

This is the third post in a series of fundamental aircraft design articles which aim to give you an introduction

Sweep Angle and Supersonic Flight

The concept of wing sweep was introduced in the previous post which discussed the concepts of Wing Area and Aspect

Introduction to Airfoil Aerodynamics

This is part 5 in a series of fundamental aircraft design articles that aims to give you an introduction to

Introduction to Wing Structural Design

Welcome to part 6 of a series on an Introduction to Aircraft Design. In part 5 we looked at the

Fuselage Sizing and Design

This is part 7 of a series on the Fundamentals of Aircraft Design. In part 6 we looked at the

Horizontal and Vertical Tail Design

This is part 8 in the Fundamentals of Aircraft Design series. In the previous posts we’ve looked at both the

The Drag Polar

Welcome to Part 9 in the Fundamentals of Aircraft Design series. In the previous posts we have covered the fundamentals

Aircraft Engine and Propeller Sizing

Welcome to Part 10, the final installment in the Fundamentals of Aircraft Design series. In Part 9 we completed a