The Junkers Ju 52 was an early tri-motor transport plane known primarily for its use by Germany during World War 2. However, it was initially designed as a passenger and cargo aircraft, and it served in almost every role during the war. From carrying civilian passengers and Nazi paratroopers, to bombs, cargo, and even minesweeping Read More…
Even the Wright Brothers knew that planes needed some way to reduce friction while on the ground to enable roll out and flight. The easiest solution for this problem are wheels that are low enough to keep the propeller from impacting the ground while the plane is taking off or landing. The earliest planes had Read More…
I recall reading an article in AOPA magazine titled NASCAR drivers fly too! The article went on to discuss how a lot of NASCAR drivers also have pilot certificates. This didn’t surprise me. Why is that? Because flying airplanes can be similar to driving in NASCAR. One of those similarities involves the tendency to make Read More…
Airplanes are able to conquer gravity, and therefore they have a certain mystique about them. However, the principles of flight were figured out rather quickly, and the typical airplane looks similar to the way it did 100 years ago. While technology has improved, many of the systems, such as the engines, are essentially the same Read More…
We know that flaps are high lift devices that allow us to descend at a steeper angle without increasing airspeed. There are many different types of flaps, but the 5 most common ones are: Plain flaps Split Flaps Slotted Flaps Fowler Flaps Leading Edge Flaps are mounted on the rear of the wing. Another type Read More…