It is common for pilots flying commercial or private aircraft to use manual flight controls, but there is a much safer and less costly alternative. This alternative is known as the “fly-by-wire” method. The fly by wire is a system that replaces manual flight control and operates with an electronic interface. What this means is that all flight control movements are transformed into electronic signals that are produced by wires. Flight control computers are then used to determine how to move triggers like the actuator at each control surface. Read more >>

Once flight is achieved, aircraft flight controls give a pilot the ability to direct an aircraft. In this article, we will go over primary flight control and secondary flight control systems to give an overview of how flight control systems accomplish aerial navigation. Aircraft flight control systems are comprised of aircraft control surfaces, cockpit controls, connecting linkages and various operating mechanisms such as flaperon parts, bellcranks, pulleys and cables. Read more >>

While flying is an exceedingly safe means of travel, aircraft manufacturers have to expect the unexpected. Even in the event of total engine failure, aircraft can glide for impressive distances. However, in order to land the aircraft safely, a power source is needed to operate the flight controls. This is where ram air turbines (RATs) come in. RAT systems, a product of Hamilton Sundstrand, can provide emergency power in the event of engine, hydraulic, or electrical failure. Available in hydraulic, electric, and hybrid models, RATs have become a standard of backup systems in modern day aircraft whether it be business, regional, large commercial jets, or military. Read more >>

If you own a small or large private airline company, then you will need to rely on a responsible crew to handle all aspects involved with FBO. FBO refers to fixed base operators, or the organization that is granted the right by the airport to provide services like fueling, hangaring, tie-down and parking, aircraft rental, and other services on the aircraft. Overall they provide various services depending on the demand from the airport and its base. Read more >>

An aircraft propellor is extremely pertinent to its ability to fly, transforming rotational energy into propulsion and thrust that drives the vehicle forward. Variable pitch propellers are a special type of propeller that allows for the change of the blade angle during flight, opening up new abilities to increase performance. In this blog, we will provide a short overview of the functionality of variable pitch propellers, as well as their benefit to the aircraft they are fitted on. Read more >>