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Wing Flaps: How Do They Function and What Is Their Purpose?

Wing Flaps Function and Purpose - cau

The first step to growing as a safe and competent pilot is to fully understand how an aircraft works. This includes understanding every part of an airplane, especially its control surfaces and how they affect performance. Fully comprehending the ways in which various sections of the airplane affect aerodynamics, as well as how the laws …

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What is a Turboprop?

what is a turboprop - california aeronautical university

Turboprops play a significant role in aviation, often used for regional or short-haul flights. The power behind these small to mid-sized aircraft may seem a bit basic, but it is actually quite complex and note-worthy.   Here we will take a closer look at turboprops, how they work, their advantages and disadvantages, and why they continuously …

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Your Guide to Airplane Parts and Their Function

Airplane Parts and Their Function - California Aeronautical University

If you are considering a career in aviation – whether as a pilot, or A&P mechanic – you will need to learn the different airplane parts and their function. This guide discusses the main parts of aircraft, and why they are important. [lwptoc numeration=”none” skipHeadingLevel=”h3″ skipHeadingText=”Share This:”] When it comes to careers in aviation, there …

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Mastering Lift: The Design Of Airplane Wings

Design of Airplane Wings - California Aeronautical University

As our understanding of lift and basic aeronautical principals has improved and changed, so has the design of airplane wings. Wing design is an incredibly important aspect of aeronautical engineering. Now that computer software and advanced wind tunnel technology are aiding in the development of wing design, we are better able to understand how to …

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How Airplane Designs Have Changed Over Time

How Planes Have Changed Over Time

When someone says the word “airplane,” a lot of different visuals might come to mind—the 1903 Wright Flyer (the world’s first airplane), a World War II fighter, or a huge passenger jet with a modern cockpit. The fantastic part about aviation is that all of these images apply. Since it landed on a runway like …

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