Today’s modern planes are generally powered by jet engines, or to be exact, gas turbines. While these engines are also used in racing trucks, motorcycles, and cars, they have some…
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Man's passion for flying has been around for ages. It is for this reason that the hobby of flying light aircraft still persists, even when larger, more commercially available airplanes…
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The US has a long and distinguished history when it comes to aviation and space travel. For this reason, it makes sense that our country has a good number of…
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Avionics is a combination of two terms: aviation and electronics. In simple terms, it is the electronic systems used in aircraft (also in spacecraft and artificial satellites) that often include…
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With winter coming around, you also get a fresh set of challenges when we're talking about aircraft maintenance. Adjusting your plane to cold weather does take a bit of planning…
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On small aircraft with piston engines, engine oil leaks are a fairly common problem. We're talking about small airplanes such as those from Cirrus, Cessna, Beechcraft, Diamond, Mooney, or Piper.…
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It is the responsibility of every plane owner to think about routine aircraft maintenance and the occasional spring cleaning. Aircraft maintenance is important because it not only extends the life…
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The prototype of Piper J3 Cub was built in 1937, and a year later, it was sold on the market until 1947. Meanwhile, this light aircraft has a high rectangular…
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Conventional wisdom says that, on average, airplanes are operable for 30 years before they lose their airworthiness. But the truth is, there are no clear-cut answers because their lifespan depends…
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One of the most obvious advantages of buying a used aircraft is the significantly lower price compared to its brand new counterpart. However, another lesser-known benefit is that a well-maintained…
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