Basics of Piloting
Becoming a pilot sounds like a tough job, and we are not here to tell you otherwise. To become a pilot, you need to train and study hard. After all, the lives of so many individuals depend on your skills. But do not let this discourage you! Like any other ...
What Does it Take to Become a Pilot?
Becoming a pilot is no easy task. It takes thousands of hours of intensive training and flying time before an aspiring student becomes an official pilot. Pilot training is considered as one of the most elite professional training. Depending on the students' choice, he/she can be a private pilot ...
Aircraft Welding Diaries: History of Mooney Aircraft
Knisley Welding caters to the aircraft exhaust systems of some of Mooney International Corporation’s aircraft. Let’s take a look into the brief history of Mooney and how it has come about, how it has contributed to the aircraft industry, and how it is doing now. Mooney Aircraft: ...
How Does an Aircraft Exhaust System Affect Engine Performance?
For the most part, any engine-- piston or jet-- is really just an air pump. By "air pump" we mean it takes air in and compresses it. With the addition of fuel and a subsequent ignition, the expanding air pushes down a piston or is perhaps jetted out the back. ...
Which Materials are Used for Making an Aircraft Exhaust Nozzle?
In most modern aircraft, gas turbine engines are generally used. These engines are located either under the wings or the tail of the aircraft. It is the part responsible for propelling the aircraft forward. Because of the tremendous amount of energy these parts have to endure, the materials need to ...