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A look at the various cockpit engine instruments found in a typical light aircraft and the operation of a piston aircraft engine.
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.
The internal combustion (IC) engine is the powerplant used on almost all light general aviation aircraft today.
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18 May 2022
The electrical system is essential to any modern aircraft and is responsible for running everything from the lights and avionics, to the engine starter motor.
The electrical system is essential to any modern aircraft and is responsible for running everything from the lights and avionics, to the engine starter motor.
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18 May 2022
Learn more about an aircraft’s tail section with a focus on the tail’s impact in three primary areas: 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
This tutorial focuses exclusively on the aerodynamics and structural design of the high lift flap and slat system.
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
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.
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
An overview on loads generation, structural design philosophies, and the material used in airframe manufacture.
An overview on loads generation, structural design philosophies, and the material used in airframe manufacture.
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17 May 2022
Aircraft wheels and tires are designed to support the full weight of that aircraft while on the ground, and the static and dynamic loads generated during taxi, take-off and landing.
Aircraft wheels and tires are designed to support the full weight of that aircraft while on the ground, and the static and dynamic loads generated during taxi, take-off and landing.
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17 May 2022
All modern aircraft are fitted with a braking system to assist in slowing and stopping when on the ground.
All modern aircraft are fitted with a braking system to assist in slowing and stopping when on the ground.
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17 May 2022
The landing gear, or undercarriage, has two primary requirements: to support the aircraft while on the ground and to absorb the large landing loads.
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
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