Recently, James Bridenstine, the Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) gave a presentation on the agency's budget that he received from President Donald Trump. Among the projects he mentioned, was the potential to … [Read more...]
Rotor Track Balance: What Is it and Why Is it Important?
Aircraft are used each and every day in the United States. From transporting goods to moving people from one place to another, helicopters have an important role to play. And seeing as how there were about 224,475 total active general aviation craft … [Read more...]
Flyin’ High: New Libyan Domestic Airline Medavia Allows For Better Travel Throughout Country
The aviation industry is one of the biggest and most important industries in the world. As air travel becomes more affordable, people are looking to travel: in 2015 alone, there were over 24 million general aviation flight hours logged. While … [Read more...]
How Do Balancing Machines Work?
The 131,500 aircraft mechanics and service technicians that were working in the U.S. in 2017 have a lot of different tools and machines they need to do their jobs properly. One of the most important tools in the aircraft service industry is a … [Read more...]
Identifying the Types and Origins of Helicopter Vibrations
Helicopter vibration can present dangers to the aircraft and both passengers and crew members on board. Not only can it shorten the lifespan of certain aircraft components, but it can also make flight both uncomfortable and unsafe. Part of regular … [Read more...]
Exploring Proper Aircraft Maintenance
Flying an aircraft is a privilege that not many people will get to enjoy in their lifetime. Becoming a pilot is a huge responsibility! You're responsible not only for the aircraft you're flying, but the passengers inside. Not to mention, you're in … [Read more...]
The 4 Types Of Vibration And What They Mean
The many moving parts of an aircraft means that there will be a considerable amount of vibration while the aircraft is in operation. As pilots logged 24,142,000 general aviation flight hours in 2015, the same number of hours saw a variety of … [Read more...]
What To Expect After Using Field Balancing Equipment
In order to properly balance the components of your aircraft, you should use field balancing equipment so that you are working on the components when they are in the same position as they are in flight. Performing aircraft maintenance in these … [Read more...]
Aircraft Maintenance 101: Field Balancing Standards
Analyzing vibration in an aircraft is a delicate procedure. There will always be some vibration whenever the aircraft is on, making absolutely perfect balance unattainable. There are still standards to field balancing procedure to ensure that the … [Read more...]
International Partnership At WMU Promises To Boost Aircraft Maintenance Training
Western Michigan University is partnering with a global provider of aviation services, AAR. The goal of this partnership is to provide real-life work experience for students who are studying to become aircraft maintenance technicians. Through this … [Read more...]