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Fuel pumps play an important role in aviation. With the exception of small, gravity-fed airplanes, most modern airplanes use them to deliver fuel to their engines. Airplanes typically feature an electric boost pump for takeoffs and landings, and they feature a main engine-driven pump for normal flight operations. In addition to a boost pump and engine-driven pump, however, many airplanes also feature a fuel scavenge pump. What Is a Fuel Scavenge Pump? A fuel scavenge pump is a special type of fuel pump that’s designed to collect and move fuel from the bottom of a tank. They prevent usable fuel…
Many people prefer to travel only with carry-on bags and not checked bags. Among those with carry-ons, one common fear is having to gate check your bag. In this post, I’d like to talk a bit more about that, and also share some tips for avoiding having to gate check your bag. Why do some bags have to be gate checked? For those not familiar with the concept of gate checking a bag, the idea is that you may have gone through security with your carry-on bag, but are then forced to gate check it when you try to board.…
Rep. Jeff Crank believes in the “Golden Dome” missile defense shield proposal — but worries that the U.S. risks missing its moment to pull it off as Congress awaits a blueprint from the White House.Crank, a Colorado Republican, launched the House Golden Dome Caucus last June with Rep. Dale Strong, R-Ala., saying the caucus would serve as an “educational clearinghouse” for lawmakers and staff seeking to understand the ambitious initiative and network better with the military and industry. He stressed that keeping to the ambitious game plan — that would have a prototype of the system ready by the end…
Publish Date: January 21, 2026 | Category: Products Double shank cable rod ends are used extensively in the aviation industry. Many airplanes and other types of aircraft feature control cables. These heavy-duty metal cables link yokes and pedals to adjustable flight surfaces, such as ailerons and elevators. When pilots move the yoke or press a pedal, a control cable will engage the respective flight surface. Control cables, however, are often feature fittings, such as double shank cable rod ends. What Are Double Shank Cable Rod Ends? Also known as double shank swage fittings, double shank cable rod ends are fittings…
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Fuses play an important role in electrical systems. All electrical systems have circuits through which electricity flows. If a circuit experiences a short or becomes overloaded, the connected fuse will “blow” to disrupt the flow of electricity. Rather than installing them in fuse boxes, however, you may want to use an in-line fuse holder. Fuse boxes and in-line fuse holders both accommodate circuit-breaking fuses, but they work in different ways. Here’s everything you need to know about in-line fuse holders. Overview of In-Line Fuse Holders In-line fuse holders are exactly what they sound like: devices that hold in-line fuses. Each…
One of the great things about the “big three” global airline alliances is that they offer reciprocal lounge access for travelers. In this post, I want to take a closer look at the Star Alliance’s lounge access policy for travelers, as understanding the nuances of airport lounge access can be complicated. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect that you’ll get lounge access with Star Alliance either if you have Star Alliance Gold elite status, or if you’re traveling in first or business class. That doesn’t consistently apply within the United States (when traveling on United), which I’ll…
Engine Lost All Power And The Pilot Executed A Forced Landing To A Corn Field Analysis: The pilot reported that, as he descended toward the airport to land, smoke came from the engine cowling and oil splattered over the windscreen. The engine lost all power and the pilot executed a forced landing to a corn field. During the forced landing the airplane’s landing gear collapsed and both wings sustained substantial damage.
From SUN n FUN 2025 (YouTube Edition): Mark Korin Discusses Their Angle Of Attack System And HUDs President and CEO of Apha Systems AOA Alpha Systems has been around since the early nineties so almost 30 years of product development, different versions, and they settled on a HUD version. Other companies make parts of AOA, and Mark’s background began as a medical device engineer. When designing medical devices, they are intended to save lives. Alpha Systems designs products that pilots will use to help them become better pilots.
DETRESFA (Distress Phase) [ICAO] The code word used to designate an emergency phase wherein there is reasonable certainty that an aircraft and its occupants are threatened by grave and imminent danger or require immediate assistance.