The landing gear, or undercarriage, has two primary requirements: to support the aircraft while on the ground and to absorb the large landing loads.
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17 May 2022
The lead-acid battery is the most commonly installed battery among general aviation aircraft. This article focus on the chemical reaction that produces EMF and the battery's use in light aircraft.
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28 September 2022
Internal combustion engines must be adequately lubricated and cooled while running in order to provide safe operation and to function as intended.
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18 May 2022
A look at the various cockpit engine instruments found in a typical light aircraft and the operation of a piston aircraft engine.
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18 May 2022
The internal combustion (IC) engine is the powerplant used on almost all light general aviation aircraft today.
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18 May 2022
Aspect ratio is a measure of the ratio between the span of the wing to its chord.
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18 May 2022
An introduction to the various aircraft systems run off the engine in a typical light aircraft. This includes ignition, fuel, electrical and pressurization.
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18 May 2022
The airspeed indicator (ASI) is an instrument that makes use of the aircraft’s pitot-static system to provide the pilot with a reading of the aircraft's speed.
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30 September 2022
Access and decode the METAR at any issuing airport for the latest prevailing weather conditions. Search by airport name or ICAO code.
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17 May 2023
An aircraft electrical system includes an engine driven generator which provides a continuous source of electricity once the engine is running.
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28 September 2022