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Autopilot systems are very useful tools for flight, allowing for a pilot to be relieved of various duties so that they may focus on what is most important. For large aircraft, Autopilot Flight Director Systems (AFDS) are quite common, combining multiple systems together. The capabilities of the AFDS may vary based on the type of system that is implemented, ranging from simple autopilot systems to ones that are quite complex. In this blog, we will discuss Autopilot Flight Director Systems, allowing you to better understand their use and features.

Aircraft are advanced vehicles, capable of transporting individuals across the globe in times that were thought to be impossible before. Aircraft are also one of the safest ways to travel in general, this being due to the stringent regulations placed on their construction, operation, maintenance, and more. To ensure that an aircraft is safe and airworthy, they require regular inspections that are carried out at numerous intervals. The pre-flight inspection is the most commonly conducted type, carried out every operation prior to takeoff. As aircraft consist of numerous systems, apparatuses, and components that are spread across assemblies, it is crucial that pilots take advantage of pre-flight checklists for safety.

Aircraft are composed of countless parts, all of which come together to create complex assemblies, machinery, and systems that enable the ability to undertake flight operations. As an aircraft mechanic or private plane owner, it is important to have the knowledge of various aircraft parts and how they may be maintained to uphold airworthiness. Additionally, one should also always have the correct tools on hand to accommodate a variety of job types, each of which may be used for varying operations. In this blog, we will provide a brief overview of the most common tools that all aircraft mechanics should own, allowing you to understand how they are used for standard aircraft maintenance procedures.

Ice formation is a hazardous condition for aircraft, posing a risk to critical flight systems and the optimal operation of flight surfaces and controls. When formed on wings, ice can disrupt the flow of air, negatively impacting aerodynamics and lift to result in a less efficient flight. If allowed to cover a static port or a pitot tube, then pilots may even lose the ability to track certain flight characteristics, making flight operations extremely unsafe. As such, there are a number of equipment pieces known as deicing equipment that are used to remove ice from various areas of the aircraft. In this blog, we will provide a brief overview of the most common equipment pieces, allowing you to be aware of their advantages and disadvantages.

Two of the most common propeller types are fixed pitchand ground adjustable propellers. Fixed pitch propellers get the job done but are nothing special, while ground-adjustable propellers force the pilot to choose between their performance during climb or during cruise. However, if a pilot wants more than decent performance from their propeller, or doesn’t want to have to pick between phases of flight to optimize, there is a third option: the constant speed propeller.

During flight, pilots need to be aware of many system characteristics and conditions in order to safely and efficiently operate the aircraft. Across the various flight conditions that are tracked during a typical flight, pressure is an important characteristic that can have major effects on many systems. Ranging from hydraulic fluid pressure that ensures force for actuation to oil pressure that is paramount for proper engine lubrication and cooling, the pressure of various systems can have a great effect on the performance of the aircraft during flight.

The turbofan is a common type of gas turbine engine that is implemented on aircraft for the means of propulsion generation. Unlike other types of gas turbine engines, the turbofan utilizes a ducted fan to accelerate air for increased thrust. Sitting between propeller engine and turbojets for their speed capabilities, turbofans are the most efficient when flying at 270 to 540 knots. As turbofans are common engine types for numerous aircraft, it can be very useful to understand how they are installed for the means of various assembly, repair, and overhaul procedures alike.

There are many different choices when it comes to the ways in which power can be generated. Among the options are combustion engines, rotary engines, Stirling engines, and many more. However, when it comes to cogeneration, or the combined generation of electricity and other energy (particularly heat), some engines are better than others. In this blog, we will look at the reciprocating engine and analyze the benefits it provides in both power generation and cogeneration.

A relay is an electrically operated switch consisting of a set of input terminals for one or more control signals and a set of operating contact terminals. The switch can have any variety of contacts in multiple contact forms, such as make contacts, break contacts, or combinations of the two. There are many types of relays classified based on their function, applications, configuration, structure, and more. This blog will look at the most popular types of relays.

Within the electronics industry and electronic manufacturing, resistors serve as one of the most common parts of a circuit. As a passive electrical component, a resistor provides electrical resistance in order to mitigate current flow, divide voltages, change signal levels, and more. Due to their ability to control current and protect components, resistors can serve a variety of applications for electronics. As the oldest form of resistor, the wire wound resistor in particular is one that has served many applications reliably over the years. Though simplistic in its nature and construction, the wire wound resistor is utilized for a multitude of high power circuits, ranging in application from current sensing to space & defense products.