The goal of any airline is to provide customers with a smooth, uneventful, enjoyable flight to their destination. However, there are circumstances in which excessive vibration can make for an uncomfortable experience for both passengers and pilots alike. Not only will this vibration cause noise and discomfort, but it can also result in some damage […]
As you might expect, the aviation industry has some extremely strict safety standards in place, which include necessary airplane maintenance tasks that must be performed before the planes can be cleared for departure. Beyond simple refueling and cleaning, this also means replacing parts as soon as possible to ensure the plane is in tip-top shape. […]
What is avionics? Generally, avionics are the basic electronic systems on aircraft, spacecraft and satellites. They make flight possible and help pilots in Dayton, OH operate craft safely. The term developed from combining “aviation” with “electronics,” and you will hear it often if you learn to fly. Here are seven systems that make up the […]
Avionics software is designed to address safety and reliability concerns for pilots. Personal aircrafts require embedded software updates, just like your laptop or cell phone. Depending on when your plane was manufactured, the method might be different—whether through dongles, replacing the entire software load, USB key or another method. Here’s an overview of how avionics […]
If you’re going through flight training in Dayton, OH, you might have noticed the prevalence of the thunderbird image in aviation. The thunderbird is a part of Native American mythology across several tribes in varying regions, including the Sioux, Wichita and Salish: the huge bird flies across the sky, sometimes carrying a whale in its […]