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An aircraft electrical system includes an engine driven generator which provides a continuous source of electricity once the engine is running.
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
This tutorial focuses on the structural design of the wing and introduces the control surfaces attached to the wing’s trailing edge.
This tutorial focuses on the structural design of the wing and introduces the control surfaces attached to the wing’s trailing edge.
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28 September 2022
Hydraulics are a critical system on almost all modern aircraft. Light aircraft primarily make use of hydraulics to transmit braking forces from the cockpit to the brake disk or drum.
Hydraulics are a critical system on almost all modern aircraft. Light aircraft primarily make use of hydraulics to transmit braking forces from the cockpit to the brake disk or drum.
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28 September 2022
This post details the pitot static system which provides pressure readings to the three pressure-based primary flight instruments: the airspeed indicator, the altimeter, and the vertical speed indicator.
This post details the pitot static system which provides pressure readings to the three pressure-based primary flight instruments: the airspeed indicator, the altimeter, and the vertical speed indicator.
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28 September 2022
An introduction to the structural design of an aircraft wing, looking at the wing loading and design of a semi-monocoque structure.
An introduction to the structural design of an aircraft wing, looking at the wing loading and design of a semi-monocoque structure.
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06 August 2022
Vector and Scalar quantities are mathematical formulations that assist us in modelling the physical quantities of the world around us.
Vector and Scalar quantities are mathematical formulations that assist us in modelling the physical quantities of the world around us.
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28 June 2022
An airspeed calculator designed to convert between indicated/calibrated airspeed and true air speed. Can also convert to Mach number and equivalent airspeed.
An airspeed calculator designed to convert between indicated/calibrated airspeed and true air speed. Can also convert to Mach number and equivalent airspeed.
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19 May 2022
Angle of attack refers to the angle between a reference line on a body and the vector representing the relative motion between the body and the fluid through which it is moving.
Angle of attack refers to the angle between a reference line on a body and the vector representing the relative motion between the body and the fluid through which it is moving.
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19 May 2022
The fundamental definitions typically associated with airfoil nomenclature are described in this post.
The fundamental definitions typically associated with airfoil nomenclature are described in this post.
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19 May 2022
The reference wing area is defined as the plan area of an aircraft's wing.
The reference wing area is defined as the plan area of an aircraft's wing.
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19 May 2022
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