by Chris Devers Mockups Mockups are full-sized imitations of a real device. Mockups of complex and costly devices, such as aircraft and space vehicles, are built to assure that all the different systems and components will work properly when they are installed in the actual vehicle. Mockups can also be a portion of a complete   Read More …

by University of the Fraser Valley As any aircraft is superseded, military conversions can significantly extend their useful lives. A number of air forces acquired the Airbus A310 as VIP aircraft and troop and/or freight transports. The only one to buy a brand new aircraft was the Royal Thai Air Force, which took delivery of   Read More …

by Chris Devers Heating aircraft hangars has been a problem since well, the dawn of the airplane. And for good reason. Airplane hangars are typically high bay open-air structures with one large hangar door on one end to accommodate the sheer wingspan of an aircraft. When large hangar doors are opened, heat is quickly displaced   Read More …

by cliff1066™ A stressed skin structure is a structure whose main loads are supported by its exterior or “skin”, contrasting with non-load-bearing skin secured to rigid framework. Although this concept is mainly used in structures where maximum space and minimum weight are primary concerns, such as vehicles and aircraft, the principle can be applied to   Read More …

by CherryPoint Every year, airlines are spending considerable amount of money to maintain and manufacture aircraft. These aircrafts are made in such a way so that they are safe and able to withstand any kind of problem which can lead to accident. These are made very much safe so that they can protect lives and   Read More …