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Not many people are aware that helicopters and other aircraft have floatation systems in place in case of an emergency landing on water. These mechanisms are called Emergency Floatation System (EFS), a system which is engineered to keep the aircraft afloat for enough time to get the passengers to a safe place. Read more >>

Aircraft tires are incredibly tough and durable features of any aircraft. Despite their strength, it is still important to take care of your tires to maintain their continued reliability and performance. The ideal environment for tire storage is a cool, dry, and dark location, away from air currents and dirt. If proper precautions are followed closely, tires can perform reliably for years. Here are a few ways you can ensure your tires will serve you for a long time. Read more >>

Earlier in 2019, a jet stream of 231 mph swirled high above New York City. Record-breaking speeds like that had not been seen since 1957, when the previous record of 223 mph was set. Aided by this powerful jet stream, a Virgin Atlantic flight reached 801 mph, a possible record for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Unfortunately, Boeing Company does not track the speed of their planes, so there’s no way to know for sure if it was a record. That said, the 787’s average cruising speed is 561 mph, a figure that seems meager in comparison. Read more >>

Emergency floatation systems (EFS) are designed to prevent a helicopter from sinking or capsizing after making a controlled ditching or water impact. Such accidents are rare, but an EFS can buy time for emergency rescue services to arrive and save the occupants. Read more >>

Aircraft refueling may be a common and routine procedure, but you cannot afford to be complacent or inattentive. When fueling, you must keep sparks from occurring, and mitigate the damage when they do. Read more >>

While the idea of the helicopter has existed since 400 BC in China in children’s toys, the first true powered examples were developed in the 1900s throughout Europe. These early aircraft had trouble getting off the ground — literally. In fact, they could only make short tethered flights that lasted a few seconds, as they were unreliable and difficult to control. One issue lay with the main rotor, which, as it spun to generate lift caused the entire fuselage to spin with it. Read more >>

Before we get into the specifics on the process of wind turbine installation, let us get to know what a wind turbine is. A wind turbine is a mechanism that is capable of converting the kinetic energy produced by wind into mechanical power. This mechanical power can be used for specific tasks, or a generator can convert this mechanical power into electricity. Wind turbines are constructed in varying heights, widths, and lengths according to the application they will be used for. Smaller turbines can be used in lower scale operations, such as powering a home, powering a traffic signal, or charging a battery. Larger turbines are used for industrial purposes, such as providing a source of renewable energy to support a power grid. Read more >>

In the aviation aftermarket spares industry, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and part manufacturer approvals (PMAs) are in competition. Of course, there are maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) businesses and parts distributors, but when it comes to making the parts, competition is between the former two. Originally, OEMs had a monopoly on parts, but the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved manufacturing PMAs and drove high prices down through competition. Although the FAA has made it clear that PMAs are just as safe as OEM parts, some are still skeptical.  Read more >>

The metal-oxide-semiconductor-field-effect transistor (MOSFET) is a field-effect transistor which is often created by the controlled oxidation of silicon. A MOSFET is a semiconductor device which is most commonly used in power electronics. A semiconductor is composed of a material that doesn’t act as an insulator or a conductor and both of these properties can be controlled. A transistor is a bipolar device that is created by combining a positive and a negative material. It has three terminals: the collector, the emitter, and the base. MOSFETs are bipolar, but metal oxide insulators are added to enhance performance. The terminals in a MOSFET are called the source, the drain, and the gate. “Field effect” describes the method that is used to control the current flowing through the device. In a MOSFET, as the temperature increases, its ability to conduct current decreases. It creates a natural balance because if one device begins to create more current, it will heat up and cause the current to decrease and both devices will level out.   Read more >>

Technology is on the rise everywhere, in every industry, enhancing every aspect of life. So, it might come to no surprise that huge technological advancements are expected to arrive at airports and airlines within the next year, aiming to make the entire flying process, from check-in and boarding to baggage claim and in-flight purchases easier and more convenient. Some of these advancements include biometrics, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, electronic baggage, translation applications, and augmented reality. Read more >>