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The Aircraft Hydraulic System
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
Aircraft Tail Surfaces: Stability, Control and Trim
Learn more about an aircraft’s tail section with a focus on the tail’s impact in three primary areas: stability, control, and trim.
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18 May 2022
Aircraft Flap and Slat Systems
This tutorial focuses exclusively on the aerodynamics and structural design of the high lift flap and slat system.
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18 May 2022
Wing Loads and Structural Layout
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
Aircraft Fuselage Structural Design and Layout
Learn more about the design of a typical semi-monocoque fusealge structure, and the various structural components and loadings that contribute to the final design.
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18 May 2022
Introduction to Aircraft Structural Design
An overview on loads generation, structural design philosophies, and the material used in airframe manufacture.
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17 May 2022
Aircraft Propeller Theory
An overview of all aspects associated with light aircraft propellers including forces, design, and how to manage a propeller in flight.
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28 September 2022
A Technical Introduction to the Aircraft Carburetor
The carburetor forms a part of the engine’s induction system and is responsible for bringing together and mixing the air and fuel.
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28 September 2022
Aircraft Lead-Acid Batteries
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
A Technical Introduction to Aircraft Fuel Systems
An aircraft’s fuel system must be capable of providing a consistent delivery of fuel at the flow rate and pressure established by the manufacturer.
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18 May 2022