Aircraft maintenance is an integral aspect of owning any sized fleet, whether it's one or 50. Dynamic propeller balance, vibration analysis, bearing vibration, and sky condition tolerance are just a few key aspects of proper routine maintenance. With … [Read more...]
When Helicopter Vibration Becomes Dangerous and What You Can Do About It
Vibration in aircraft occurs when spinning objects become unbalanced, meaning one side is heavier than the other. The extra weight on one side throws off the center balance, making the rotation lopsided. The lopsided weight travels around in a circle … [Read more...]
3 Aircraft Concepts That Will Propel the World of Aviation
Aviation has gone through incredible changes since its conception. What started as possible flight has turned into regular use commercial and private aviation. What's more, those advancements that have propelled the aviation world thus far will … [Read more...]
10 Fun Facts About Aviation That’ll Have You Flying High
Aviation is a large industry that started only a short time ago on the beaches of North Carolina. Since then, new and astonishing advancements have been made in a very short period of time. In just over a century, human flight has gone from … [Read more...]
176 Flight Readiness Technicians Win the Right to Representation in Charleston, SC
A small group of flight line mechanics who work at the Boeing Dreamliner plant in Charleston, South Carolina have recently voted to join the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Roughly 131,500 aircraft service … [Read more...]
3 Features of the Garmin Pilot App That Flew Under the Radar
Personal flying can be an enjoyable hobby, there were roughly 224,475 active general aircraft in the U.S. in 2011 alone. With the latest electronic flight-aids and navigation system, it can be compelling to use aviation apps for personal flight … [Read more...]
Possible Defects and Failures That Can Lead to Aircraft Malfunctions
When it comes to airworthiness, there is a distinct connection to flight safety, although it can be somewhat complicated. When a defect is present in the aircraft, it significantly affects airworthiness and can cause the craft to fail to meet the … [Read more...]
The Common Signs and Causes of Vibration in Aircraft
Vibration in aircraft can cause significant damage. Depending on the severity of the vibration, finding its source and correcting it should be of the utmost importance of both pilots and mechanics. In most situations, an imbalanced propeller is … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions About Dynamic Propeller Balancing
Your aircraft propeller is essential to the function of the entire aircraft, and proper maintenance will ensure it remains as such. Part of that maintenance is propeller balancing. A dynamic propeller balance will not only increase your plane's … [Read more...]
Sun N’ Fun 2018
We will be displaying the Model 1015 and Cobra II analyzers, so stop by and see us at Booth B-014 for Sun N' Fun 2018! … [Read more...]