Advertisement The F16C is a single-engine, single-seat, multi-role tactical fighter with full air-to-air and air-to-surface combat capabilities. The F16D is a two-seat (tandem) version and performs the secondary role of a trainer. The fuselage is characterized by a large bubble …
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Advertisement Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) The missing Malaysia Airlines plane, flight MH370, had 239 people on board and was en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on 8 March 2014 when air traffic control staff lost contact with it. And …
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Advertisement The Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook-Airframe (FAA-H-8083-31) is one of a series of three handbooks for persons preparing for certification as an airframe or powerplant mechanic. It is intended that this handbook provides the basic information on principles, fundamentals, and …
Advertisement The landing gear supports the aircraft during landing and while it is on the ground. Simple aircraft that fly at low speeds generally have fixed gear. This means the gear is stationary and does not retract for flight. Faster, …
Advertisement An aircraft will glide perfectly well even if all its engines fail. The chances are that if you’ve flown in a plane, you’ve seen it glide at some point (more about this later). Aircraft can fly through the movement …
Advertisement Aviation has come a long way since the Wright brothers took their First flight in the early 20thcentury. Airplane design was pretty basic back then and; Their glider like the plane could only carry a person or two. However, …
Advertisement The function of the fuel system is to store and supply fuel to the cylinder chamber where it can be mixed with air, vaporized, and burned to produce energy. The fuel, which can be either gasoline or diesel is …
Advertisement An aircraft is composed of different parts. When you own a plane, you have to make sure that you look at the sub-parts and the plane’s main components, and the spare parts used when one part fails. This section …