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An aircraft magneto uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to generate the high voltage necessary to drive engine ignition.
Four-stroke engines are the most common engine type in use in the general aviation industry. In this tutorial we will examine the four-stroke cycle in detail.
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.
An aircraft electrical system includes an engine driven generator which provides a continuous source of electricity once the engine is running.
This tutorial focuses on the structural design of the wing and introduces the control surfaces attached to the wing’s trailing edge.
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.
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.
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.
Internal combustion engines must be adequately lubricated and cooled while running in order to provide safe operation and to function as intended.
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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