Some manufactures have concluded that aerobatics or the g-loads associated with aerobatic maneuvers will not appreciably harm or shorten the life of operating gyros’ so long as they are free or un-caged during these maneuvers. …

For centuries, man has been intrigued by the idea of flying. From the ancient Greek myth of Icarus and his wax wings to the relentless pursuits of the Wright brothers, soaring in the sky has …

Remember the following precaution should always be taken. I can not say this enough (handle with care). Always handle gyros’ very carefully (like eggs). Gyros are very delicate instruments and can not take being dropped …

Wikipedia on the Web states that a heading indicator (directional gyro or DG) is a flight instrument used in an aircraft to inform the pilot of their heading. It is usually referred to as the …

I have always loved flying! I really started thinking about airplanes when I was in high school, but didn’t get to make my dream come true till I was in my 20s. My first plane …

Aircraft windshields, enclosures and windows.
Repairs are more manageable when they are repairs to plastic windshields, enclosures, and windows in non-pressurized aircraft. For pressurized aircraft, replace or repair plastic windows in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation. …

Aerospace precision engineers are increasingly being called upon to deal in advanced materials and evolve the engineering skills and expertise to offer a complete service in specialist alloys machining and the working of exotic metals. …

Aircraft interiors development models.
Precision model makers often require the use of composite materials to make aircraft interior components lighter and stronger. The design changes of prototype aircraft seat foams, for example, are rather frequent and …

The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is the most popular plane that Cessna has ever produced. The first prototype of the 172 was flown in 1955 and production began for the craft in 1956. The normal cruising …

Airframe paints.
Perhaps the primary function of aircraft coatings is to protect the airframe from corrosion. Today’s R&D programmes look closely at fuel saving and cost cutting. Aerospace coatings take a lot of punishment. A commercial …