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In the realm of aviation, the dihedral angle is an important design element that affects the stability and handling of an aircraft. The dihedral angle refers to the angle at which the wings are tilted upward from the horizontal plane of the fuselage, and this value can greatly determine how a plane behaves while in flight. In this blog, we will discuss dihedral angles of wing structures, allowing you to have a better understanding of what they are, as well as the pros and cons of positive angle designs.

While car horns alert nearby drivers of your presence, airplane horns serve a different purpose. You may ask yourself: “When does an airplane need to honk its horn?” Well, this does not have a simple answer. To better understand the importance of the aircraft horn, this blog will cover when it is used, what it sounds like, and where it is located.

While they might seem like a small element, lock washers play significant role in securing fastened surfaces. Paired directly with an installed bolt, lock washers strengthen the connection by preventing rotational movement. This is exceedingly important in vibration-generating applications, such as aviation and heavy machinery, since prolonged vibration may lead to the bolt coming loose or uninstalled completely. Like most other fastening elements, lock washers are typically made to follow ANSI, NAS, SAE, and other such standards, but may also be designed to fit in specialty applications. In this blog, we will discuss the nuances associated with the various lock washer designs.

The aircraft fuel system is paramount to flight operations, serving to manage and distribute fuel for engine functionality. Any compromisation of the fuel system is highly dangerous, and any noticed leaking or malfunction should be remedied prior to undertaking another flight. Issues with the fuel system can lead to various hazards, ranging from fuel starvation to an explosion. As such, aircraft personnel should be familiar with standard repair procedures for the means of preventing risky situations.

Thanks to the rise of affordable integrated circuitry, modern general aviation aircraft now mount a wide range of electronics and avionics capable of offering pilots real-time displays of weather conditions, navigating in all three dimensions thanks to satellite signals, and storing a comprehensive database of engine operation parameters. However, these devices require a reliable power source, which takes the form of a generator or alternator. These devices are rated in volts and amps in terms of their power output. Generators and alternators come in 12 and 14 volt variants, with 12 volt variants running at 12, 15, 25, 38, 50, and 60 amps, while 24-volt alternators typically feature 60 or 95 amps.