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An overview of all aspects associated with light aircraft propellers including forces, design, and how to manage a propeller in flight.
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
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
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
The carburetor forms a part of the engine’s induction system and is responsible for bringing together and mixing the air and fuel.
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
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
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.
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
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
An aircraft magneto uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to generate the high voltage necessary to drive engine ignition.
An aircraft magneto uses the principle of electromagnetic induction to generate the high voltage necessary to drive engine ignition.
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28 September 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
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.
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
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