//m.tranasocab.com/index.php EAI is a resource for owners of this class of aircraft and pilots of general aviation airplanes alike. With a wealth of information about airplane and engine performance, pilot airmanship, VFR flight planning tips and other aviation aspects of interest to seasoned aviators or new pilots. Saturday Sunday info@experimentalaircraft.info (info) info@experimentalaircraft.info (info) 1440 en-us //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-engine-performance.php In an engine chemical energy is converted into heat energy and to mechanical energy to rotate the crankshaft. The heat produced by the combustion process causes an increase in cylinder pressure and this forces the piston down and finally rotating the propeller. The power of an engine is a way of measuring the rate at which it is doing work. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:30:00 +0200 eai202110 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/franklin-aircraft-engines.php Franklin originally started over a century ago building cars and engines in Syracuse, New York NY in 1893. After the great depression they restarted as Aircooled Motors Corp. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:30:00 +0100 eai202109 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/conversion-factors.php The pilot will perform a number of calculations during preflight planning and those we use on the site are listed for convenient access. Click to read more... Flight Planning Sat, 5 May 2021 11:30:00 +0200 eai202108 //m.tranasocab.com/wx/elnino-lanina.php These two phenomenons are an occurrence in the tropical eastern Pacific ocean where El Nino is a warming and La Nina is a cooling trend of the surface waters. Click to read more... Aviation Weather Mon, 10 May 2021 11:30:00 +0200 eai202107 //m.tranasocab.com/wx/weather-pressure.php It doesn't really feel like it but the huge amount of air above our heads does have some weight. This is called atmospheric pressure and varies from location to location. So this will be our subject here. Click to read more... Aviation Weather Thu, 29 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0200 eai202106 //m.tranasocab.com/wx/weather-advection-fog.php Fog is basically just a cloud sitting at the surface, be at that sea level or in mountain areas. For pilots flying early morning on track to their destination it can be a very limiting factor. Click to read more... Aviation Weather Wed, 14 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0200 eai202105 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/corsair-aircraft-engines.php The Corsair engine was developed out of dissatisfaction with the current state of aircraft engines. The company found that these engines were not even close to the same level of technology as contemporary automotive engines. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 1 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0100 eai202104 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/flygas-engines.php The company has been developing the supercharger option Rotax 912 engine for quite some time now. Based in Bologna Italy, they are manufacturing two gas engines and a Flygas 912 Rotax conversion. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Mon, 29 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0100 eai202103 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/corvair-aircraft-engines.php Based near Jacksonville Florida, USA is another car engine conversion company run by William Wynne. They use a Corvair car engine as the base for an aircraft application. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Fri, 26 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0100 eai202102 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-engine-break-in.php New engines, be that factory or overhauled new, need to be break-in for proper piston ring to cylinder wall seating. Click to read more... Library Wed, 17 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0100 eai202101 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/electric-aircraft-manufacturers.php A number of companies are developing electric power plants for aircraft, basically for powered gliders and small ultralight aircraft. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:30:00 +0100 eai201904 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/motorav-aircraft-engines.php This design was originally started by Rima Industrial SA in 2006 as they acquired the die casting foundry of the VW engines in Brazil. In 2009 the first prototypes were build and experience was gained and flight hours accumulated. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Tue, 24 Sep 2019 11:30:00 +0100 eai201903 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/lonestar-vw-engines.php The company is using one of the most common experimental aircraft engine conversions in the world, it is the VW Type 1 based, long block, with a displacement of 1600 cm³or 98 in³. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 22 Aug 2019 11:30:00 +0100 eai201902 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/aeroconversions.php AeroConversions is a subsidiary of Sonex Aircraft LLC. They sell complete VW conversion engine packages mainly for the Sonex Aircraft builder community (or other suitable aircraft). Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Wed, 27 Mar 2019 11:30:00 +0100 eai201901 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/duc-propellers.php Founded in 1997, the DUC Helice company specializes in the design and manufacture of carbon composite aircraft propellers. These are known, due to their aerodynamic blade design, to have a 'constant speed' effect. Click to read more... Library Wed, 26 Dec 2018 11:30:00 +0100 eai201807 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/culver-props.php Culver Props is a subsidiary of Valley Engineering located in Rolla, Missouri since 2001. They are a family owned business established in 1999 with a huge love for aviation and this can be seen in the beautiful propellers they have been manufacturing. Click to read more... Library Fri, 14 Dec 2018 11:30:00 +0100 eai201806 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/avionics-ads-b.php Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (or ADS-B) is part of the US Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) and mandatory in the USA as of 2020. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Mon, 26 Nov 2018 11:30:00 +0100 eai201805 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/engine-lubrication-additives.php These oil additives increases engine life, reliability, in some cases provide emergency running (no oil) and are able to reduce fuel consumption at the same time. Click to read more... Library Fri, 12 Oct 2018 11:30:00 +0200 eai201804 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/rotax-engines-datasheets.php To be able to differentiate among the engines BRP-Rotax has to offer we have gathered all engine datasheets here on one page. This makes it easy to compare their performance and specifications. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Fri, 14 Sep 2018 09:30:00 +0200 eai201803 //m.tranasocab.com/wx/colors-metar-taf.php Color coding of METAR and TAF reports are now used throughout several Internet weather services, applications and products like maps. We also see them in mobile device apps too. Click to read more... Aviation Weather Fri, 17 Aug 2018 11:30:00 +0200 eai201802 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/pipistrel-alpha-electro.php A well known company Pipistrel d.o.o. from Ajdovščina Slovenia, is after years of development producing an electric powered aircraft, where the design is based on gliders which can fly, or better, glide considerable distances without an engine purely by its basic aerodynamic properties. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 9 Aug 2018 11:30:00 +0200 eai201801 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/viking-honda-L15-engine.php The company is using Honda car L15-series engines for their conversion to an aircraft application, find the details about that engine here. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:30:00 +0200 eai201711 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/mwfly-aeropower-engines.php In 1994 METALWORK was founded by eng. Guido Fantini and eng. Stefano Marella. They are both are graduates of the Milan Politecnico in Aerospace Engineering. The goal of the company was to produce an engine for the L.S.A. (Light Sport Aviation) market. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 6 Jul 2017 11:30:00 +0200 eai201710 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/aeromomentum-aircraft-engines.php Based in Stuart Florida, USA we find another car engine conversion. The company is called AeroMomentum and is run by Mark Kettering. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Fri, 2 Jun 2017 11:30:00 +0200 eai201709 //m.tranasocab.com/alr/vmc-minima.php ICAO Annex 2: Rules of the Air, Chapter 3, Table 3.1 describes the VMC minima and cloud distance a pilot must adhere too when flying VFR. Click to read more... 规定 Fri, 19 May 2017 09:30:00 +0200 eai201708 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/avionics-tcas-acas.php Aircraft can use a number of these (ACAS) systems to keep the flight safe. These range from radar, ADS-B, TCAS, portable CAS, terrain awareness system (TAWS), ground proximity warning system (GPWS), synthetic vision in EFIS and the obstacle collision avoidance system. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Mon, 1 May 2017 09:30:00 +0200 eai201707 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/epa-power-engines.php The flagship aviation engine is the SA-R917Ti which is a converted Rotax Bombardier 914. This conversion increases the power output from 115 hp to a whopping 135 hp! Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Tue, 4 Apr 2017 11:30:00 +0200 eai201706 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/edge-performance.php Edge Performance has developed several kits for conversion and modification of Rotax, Jabiru aircraft engines. These range from fuel injection, add on turbo- or superchargers, ceramic and teflon coated pistons, big bore cylinders for Rotax, improved and strengthened crank- or camshafts. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Tue, 28 Feb 2017 11:30:00 +0200 eai201705 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/vzpower-turbo-912.php Their latest product is a turbocharged converted 912 Rotax engine. This conversion increases the power output from 80 hp to a whopping 120 hp! This is done without the complexity of the 914 engine. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Mon, 20 Feb 2017 11:30:00 +0200 eai201704 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/viking-aircraft-engines.php The result is an engine with the latest technology for the lowest price available. The fuel economy is world class; the power to weight is superb. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Mon, 6 Feb 2017 11:30:00 +0200 eai201703 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/d-motor-aircraft-engines.php Late 2010 D-Motor Company is formed in Belgium to produce and market an engine which has been researched and developed over a period of many years. Its designs are based on existing and well proven technology. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Mon, 23 Jan 2017 11:30:00 +0200 eai201702 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/world-energy-outlook.php Fossil fuels or rather liquid petroleum fuels have the highest density of energy per weight/ volume of all energy sources (excluding nuclear). This is a natural fact no one can ever argue about. Click to read more... Library Fri, 6 Jan 2017 11:30:00 +0200 eai201701 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/airmaster-propeller.php Airmaster Propellers, Ltd from New Zealand is a manufacturer of high quality electrical constant speed propellers with various options like feather, manual pitch control with hold and factory presettable RPMs for take off, climb and cruise tailored to your aircraft and engine combination. Click to read more... Library Fri, 20 Oct 2016 11:30:00 +0200 eai201607 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/liqui-moly-aero-oil.php With products of the LIQUI MOLY AERO product family you will enjoy the improved technical and optical condition of your aircraft. Already during the early product development phase we were able to profit from the valuable know-how and knowledge of active pilots. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Wed, 21 Sep 2016 11:30:00 +0200 eai201606 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/duke-engines.php 公爵是一种先进的内燃发动机engine delivering high thermodynamic efficiency, complete fuel flexibility, (runs on any suitable spark ignition fuel), neglible 1st and 2nd order vibration with huge weight and size savings, which is ideal in general aviation or experimental aircraft. Click to read more... Library Fri, 2 Sep 2016 11:30:00 +0200 eai201605 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/engine-lubrication-6.php Engine oil contains additives known as friction modifiers/reducers and anti wear additives which are soluble and are used in the lubrication industry for many years now. Click to read more... Library Fri, 20 May 2016 11:30:00 +0200 eai201604 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/aircraft-navigation-time.php Time. Usually taken for granted but it is of the utmost essence in aviation. For time and speed relates to distance and we can calculate how long a flight will take and estimate our time of arrival and know our fuel consumption. Click to read more... Flight Planning Fri, 18 Mar 2016 11:30:00 +0200 eai201603 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/avionics-navigation.php During your career as a pilot you will see more advanced navigation systems in the airplanes you fly. Systems like Radio Magnetic Indicators, Horizontal Situation Indicators and navigation systems like RNAV, LORAN (now obsolete) and satellite navigation systems as GPS. Click to read more... Flight Planning Fri, 4 Mar 2016 11:30:00 +0200 eai201602 //m.tranasocab.com/wx/weather-atmosphere.php The vertical extend of the atmosphere is difficult to define, it surrounds the Earth and becomes increasingly thinner until at some point space is reached. Click to read more... Aviation Weather Thu, 3 Mar 2016 11:30:00 +0200 eai201601 //m.tranasocab.com//articles/mems-gyroscopic-principles.php In our current modern times, these old school large mechanical gyro's are now being replaced with new small sized micro electromechanical systems aka MEMS. Click to read more... Library Fri, 23 Oct 2015 11:30:00 +0100 eai201501 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/radio-telephony-manual.php Communications between pilots of aircraft and air traffic control are based on a document from ICAO published in Annex 10 Volume 2 (Communications Procedures) to the Convention on International Civil Aviation. Click to read more... Library Mon, 14 Oct 2013 11:30:00 +0100 eai201306 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/communications-failure.php Most aircraft flying VFR are not equipped with satellite communications, we therefore rely on line of sight VHF or long range HF communications. As long as we are within range of the radio station we can talk to ATC. Click to read more... Library Thu, 16 May 2013 11:30:00 +0100 eai201305 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/radio-interference.php The definition of radio interference can be described as a range of situations where the reception of radio signals is disrupted by transmissions from unauthorized users, devices emitting spurious transmissions whether or not by design or disturbances in atmospheric conditions. Click to read more... Library Fri, 19 April 2013 11:30:00 +0100 eai201304 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/vfr-into-imc.php When VFR only pilots continue flight into instrument meteorological conditions the usual results are spatial disorientation of the pilot and loss of control of the aircraft from which recovery is almost impossible. Click to read more... Library Fri, 29 Mar 2013 11:30:00 +0100 eai201303 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/airport-markings-signs.php Airport markings are a big help for the pilot, they provide information during taxi, take-off and landing and enhance safety. These signs should be uniform around all airports in the world. Click to read more... Library Thu, 28 Feb 2013 11:30:00 +0100 eai201302 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/descent-approach-landing-phase.php As a pilot we need to be alert, healthy and fit so that the flight can be conducted safely. And importantly, we need to know whats going on with the aircraft and around us. Click to read more... Library Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:30:00 +0100 eai201301 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/descent-approach-landing-phase.php When the destination gets closer it really helps to prepare in time for the upcoming descent and landing. This minimizes workload during the actual approach and keeps safety at a high level as the pilot will probably be more tired than at the beginning of the flight. Click to read more... Library Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:30:00 +0100 eai201212 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-climb-cruise-phase.php During the takeoff and startup and taxi section of the flight the actions of the pilot are based on numerous variables and his ability to process that information and take sound decisions based on that. Click to read more... Library Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:30:00 +0100 eai201211 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/safety-equation.php Decision making is relatively easy, the more information you can amass before and during the flight the safer and more knowledgeable will the choices be that you as the pilot will have to take and as a result risk level for the flight will be low. Click to read more... Library 星期二,2012年10月30日11:30:00 + 0100 eai201210 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/risk-factors-aviation.php Every activity we undertake has a certain amount of risk involved. Some like bungee jumping or skydiving have an inherently higher risk level than sitting at home and reading a book about flying. Click to read more... Library Mon, 24 Sep 2012 11:30:00 +0100 eai201209 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/airplane-checkout.php We are going to spend time and space to see what is involved when pilots transition to other aircraft with significantly different flight characteristics than he or she is customary with. Click to read more... Library Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:30:00 +0100 eai201208 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/distress-urgency-procedures.php 当一个飞行员和机组人员遇到紧急情况或distress situation they can simply call for assistance by contacting ATC or any other agency responsible for the area they are flying in. Click to read more... Library Fri, 13 July 2012 11:30:00 +0100 eai201207 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/search-and-rescue.php Search and Rescue (SAR) is a lifesaving service provided by each country and implemented in a nationally coordinated SAR plan. Click to read more... Library Fri, 1 June 2012 11:30:00 +0100 eai201206 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/emergency-services.php During an emergency requiring immediate action the pilot in command may deviate from any aviation rule to the extend required to meet that emergency. Click to read more... Library Thu, 10 May 2012 11:30:00 +0100 eai201205 //m.tranasocab.com/wx/itcz.php A place where northeast and southeast trade winds meet and together with incoming solar radiation they create serious convective weather. Click to read more... Aviation Weather Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:30:00 +0100 eai201204 //m.tranasocab.com/wx/jet-streams.php A Jet stream is a fast flowing narrow band of air located at breaks at the top of the tropopause between the boundary of air masses. Click to read more... Aviation Weather Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:30:00 +0100 eai201203 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/runway-lighting.php Runway lights provide the means for the pilot to transition from the IFR to VFR flight just before landing. The image show the precision lights, there are also configurations for non-precision approach runways. Click to read more... Library Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0100 eai201202 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-engine-installation.php Looking at the engine compartment of an aircraft one can become bewildered by the amount of wiring, tubing, hoses and controls needed to operate and run the engine. Click to read more... Library Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:30:00 +0100 eai201201 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-engine-mounts.php The engine mount connects the engine to the airframe or fuselage. But some of its secondary features are to distribute the weight of the engine, while spreading the torque and vibration generated by the engine. Click to read more... Library Fri, 23 Dec 2011 11:30:00 +0100 eai201116 //m.tranasocab.com/alr/ead-2011-0222-e.php During a production process review, a deviation in the manufacturing process Part Number (P/N) 888164 crankshafts has been detected, which may have resulted in a latent defect. Click to read more... Aviation Law and Rules Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:30:00 +0100 eai201115 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-firewall-preparation.php The firewall is basically a separation between the engine compartment and the cabin or the rest of the aircraft. Click to read more... Library Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:30:00 +0100 eai201114 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/electric-aircraft-engines.php A number of companies are developing electric power plants for aircraft, basically powered gliders and small ultralight aircraft. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 15 Sep 2011 11:30:00 +0200 eai201113 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/low-level-turbulence.php In the lower part of the atmosphere were general aviation pilots usually fly we experience low level, thunderstorm and mountain wave turbulence. Click to read more... Flight Planning Fri, 27 Aug 2011 11:30:00 +0200 eai201112 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/subaru-aircraft-engines.php Subaru is the automotive division of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI) of Japan and they produce automobiles with a horizontally opposed or boxer type engine. This engine is also used by aircraft builders and some small companies to convert this into an aircraft engine. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Tue, 2 Aug 2011 11:30:00 +0200 eai201111 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/turbulence-background.php Most fluids exhibit a property called turbulence and its velocity seems chaotic and appears to be random. Because air is also considered a fluid and in the free atmosphere an aircraft and its occupants can and may experience turbulence due to these fluid (air) movements. Click to read more... Flight Planning Mon, 27 Jun 2011 11:30:00 +0200 eai201110 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/turbulence-awareness.php For pilots it is important to have a good understanding of turbulence and its causes as it will help him or her to make accurate and timely estimates of possible turbulent conditions. Click to read more... Flight Planning Tue, 7 Jun 2011 11:30:00 +0200 eai201109 //m.tranasocab.com/alr/mpd-2011-003-e.php During a production process review, a deviation in hardening of certain Part Number (P/N) 944072 washers has been detected, which exceeds the hardness of the design specification. Click to read more... Aviation Law and Rules Thu, 12 May 2011 11:30:00 +0200 eai201108 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-pitot-pressure.php As aircraft depend on the flow of air over their wings to generate lift there is a need to measure that air flow so that the speed of the aircraft through the air can be indicated. The same applies for indication of altitude and vertical speed. Click to read more... Library Sat, 30 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0200 eai201107 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-pressure-instruments-1.php Aircraft depend for a great deal on measuring the correct outside air pressure for the indication of airspeed, altitude and vertical speed. A job for the pitot static system which senses air pressures around the aircraft. Click to read more... Library Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0200 eai201106 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/heading-indicators.php The magnetic compass is the primary direction indicator in an aircraft, but it is prone to a number of errors due to acceleration, turbulence and they are sometimes difficult to read. Thus the solution is to build a direction indicator based on a gyro. Click to read more... Library Tue, 29 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0200 eai201105 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/attitude-indicators.php With this instrument the pilot receives instantaneous indication about pitch and roll of the aircraft relative to the horizon. It is shown on the face of the instrument with an aircraft image. Click to read more... Library Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:30:00 +0200 eai201104 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/slip-skid-indicator.php 也被称为协调球,这是一个of the simplest and useful devices in the cockpit of an aircraft. It shows the direction of the g-forces in a turn. Click to read more... Library Fri, 04 Feb 2011 09:30:00 +0200 eai201103 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-turn-indicators.php There are two types of turn indicators in aircraft. These are: the Turn and Bank Indicator (T/B) and the Turn Coordinator (T/C). Both are gyro driven and indicate the rate of turn but the turn coordinator can also indicate rate of roll. Click to read more... Library Wed, 26 Jan 2011 09:30:00 +0200 eai201102 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-drag-reduction.php Every aircraft builder is interested in improving the speed of his aircraft, or at least reducing its fuel consumption so that he/she gets the highest mileage out of every gallon or liter of fuel in the tanks or the lowest hourly rate. Click to read more... Library Thu, 11 Jan 2011 09:30:00 +0200 eai201101 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-brakes.php Wheel brakes are normally used to slow the aircraft down during landing roll on the runway and to aid in directional control during ground handling operations as taxi and parking. In small GA aircraft the brakes are connected to the main landing gear only and are operated independently from each other. Click to read more... Library Thu, 25 Nov 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201015 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-oxygen-systems.php Aviation authorities require the use of supplemental oxygen when cabin altitude is above a certain level. Usually for more than 30 minutes above 10000 feet. These numbers vary per country so its worth to check the rules before you go up there. Click to read more... Library Sat, 06 Nov 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201014 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-fire-protection.php Fire protection systems are installed on aircraft to detect and protect against an outbreak of fire. You will find these systems near the engines and in the fuselage. Click to read more... Library Fri, 08 Oct 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201013 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-engine-carburetor.php Before gasoline can burn in an piston engine it needs to be vaporized and mixed with oxygen in the right quantities. This process is done by either a carburetor or a fuel injection system. Click to read more... Library Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201012 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/pulsed-turbine-transvector-jet.php The transvector jet principle allows the pulsed turbine jet engines to more smoothly transition from vertical to horizontal flight, with the overall design having the unusual twist of using laser-activated steam boosters for final approach cushioning on vertical landings. Click to read more... Library Sat, 28 Aug 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201011 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/rotax-fuel-systems.php Fuel is carried in the wings or in tanks in the fuselage. High wing aircraft have the advantage that gravity will make sure that fuel flows to the engine mounted on the nose of the aircraft. Rotax engines use a mechanical and sometimes an electrical fuel pump. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201010 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/flying-car.php This is a vehicle capable of flight but it can also use roads to travel on. The more correct term would be: roadable aircraft. Basically it inherits certain properties of a car and aircraft to combine them in one unique design. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Mon, 5 Jul 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201009 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-building-9.php When you built your own airplane you quickly find that non US / Canadian made parts, like the Rotax engine, use the metric sized bolts and nuts. This requires you to have multiple spanners or wrenches sized in inches (or fractions thereof) and for the metric system. Click to read more... Library Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201008 //m.tranasocab.com/alr/language-proficiency-endorsement.php In the past aviation incidents and accidents have resulted from language difficulties between pilots and controllers resulting in communication problems with sometimes terrible results. To improve the level of English used by air traffic controllers and pilots, ICAO introduced the Language Proficiency Endorsement test (LPE). Click to read more... Aviation Law and Rules Mon, 31 May 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201007 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aviation-flight-environment.php Learning to operate an aircraft safely in the flight environment is essential. If we want to become a proficient, professional pilot and show this to our passengers in such a way that they feel safe flying with us. Then there are some things we need to become very good at. Click to read more... Library Tue, 18 May 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201006 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/aircraft-lift-augmentation-devices.php The wing of an aircraft is designed for high or cruise speed where lift is mainly created by forward speed only. For slow flight we need to increase lift somehow, but there are limits to what can be done by increasing the angle of attack. Click to read more... Flight Planning Tue, 4 May 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201005 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-led-lights.php Several manufacturers are selling LED position and landing lights (including LED strobes too), these are very reliable with a long service life, probably longer than the aircraft. Click to read more... Library Sun, 2 May 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201004 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/rotec-aircraft-engines.php ROTEC is an Australian family company established in 2000 by two engineers Paul and Matthew Chernikeeff with a "goal to produce and develop affordable and dependable radial engines to rival the craftsmanship and authenticity of a bygone era". Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201003 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/jabiru-aircraft-engines.php An aircraft and engine company from Australia and their aim is to develop and sell reasonably priced aircraft and engines. There are not many companies building both aircraft and engines, but Jabiru is one of them. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201002 //m.tranasocab.com/wx/climate-environment.php The main reason for the existance of climatic regions on our planet is the tilting of the Earths vertical axes and the elliptic rotation of the Earth around the sun. This causes the amount of incoming solar radiation to vary throughout a year. As a result we have four seasons each lasting around 90 days. Click to read more... Aviation Weather Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +0200 eai201001 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/avionics-tcas-acas.php Aircraft can use a number of these (ACAS) systems to keep the flight safe. These range from radar, TCAS, portable CAS, terrain awareness system (TAWS), ground proximity warning system (GPWS), synthetic vision in EFIS and the obstacle collision avoidance system. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:30:00 +0200 eai200925 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/engine-lubrication-4.php Lubrication is needed to overcome friction caused by surfaces sliding or rolling over each other. No matter how polished or closely machined a surface is, on a microscopic level there are always small jagged edges or uneven spots. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Tue, 25 Nov 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200924 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/avionics-efis-systems.php Flight and engine instruments can be the old school style type round gauges we all (well most of us) learned to fly with. These are familiar to everyone. Latest trend in general aviation is electronic screens in cockpits. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:30:00 +0200 eai200923 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/aircraft-stall-effect-1.php When the aircraft enters a spin it is in a stalled flight condition where the aircraft follows a vertical spiralling descent path. The aircraft is stalled but at the same time rolling and yawing and one wing generating more lift than the other. Click to read more... Flight Planning Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:30:00 +0200 eai200922 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-engines-fadec.php A sophisticated ignition: full authority digital engine control (FADEC) is a memory mapped microprocessor controlled ignition with sensors measuring MAP, CHT, EGT, RPM, atmospheric and oil pressure. Click to read more... Library Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:30:00 +0200 eai200921 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/aircraft-best-glide-speed.php Most aircraft accidents occur during the take-off and landing phase of the flight. Collisions with obstacles during climb out, runway overruns on landing occur every now and then. On this part of the site we will take a look at the various factors contributing to the performance of the aircraft in this part of the flight. Click to read more... Flight Planning Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:30:00 +0200 eai200920 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/aircraft-stall-effect.php A number of aircraft have the tendence to drop a wing or roll at the stall which could result into a spin if left unattended. We will take a look at its cause and the actions a pilot can take to minimize the wing drop. Click to read more... Flight Planning Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:30:00 +0200 eai200919 //m.tranasocab.com/wx/weather-precipitation.php For any precipitation to fall there is a need for a cloud. Clouds are formed when the relative humidity reaches 100% and with enough hygroscopic nuclei so that condensation can take place. Cloud droplets initially grow quickly, but as they become larger the process slows down. Click to read more... Aviation Weather Mon, 27 Jul 2009 09:30:00 +0200 eai200918 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/aircraft-stall-speed.php During take off and landing the aircraft flies just above its stall speed, here we take a look at all the factors which have an influence on that speed. Click to read more... Flight Planning Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200917 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aluminum-corrosion.php Aluminum corrodes almost immediately forming an oxide layer that will protect it from further corrosion. For example: Place an aircraft in a salty environment near the ocean and the unprotected aluminum corrodes if not handled properly. Click to read more... Library Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200916 //m.tranasocab.com/wx/weather-radiation-fog.php Fog is basically just a cloud sitting at the surface, be at that sea level or in mountain areas. For pilots flying early morning on track to their destination it can be a very limiting factor. Click to read more... Aviation Weather Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200915 //m.tranasocab.com/wx/weather-visibility.php Flying VFR means that we need a minimum amount of visibility to fly safely to our destination. This visibility depends on a number of factors, they are all weather related and indicate the state of the air. Day or night makes no difference to the visibility or transparancy of air. Click to read more... Aviation Weather Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200914 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-electrical-systems-2.php Most aircraft require some form of electrical power to operate navigation-, taxi-, landing-, strobe lights, one or more com and nav radio's, transponder, intercom and other electronic systems. The electrical system consist of a battery and an alternator or generator on older aircraft. Click to read more... Library Sun, 17 May 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200913 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-engines-cooling.php Aircraft engines need some form of cooling to avoid damage to the engine. The heat generated by the combustion process is only put to work partially and the rest will heat the engine and must be directed away through some form of cooling system to keep the engine within temperature limits to ensure long life. Click to read more... Library Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200912 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-pressure-instruments.php Aircraft depend for a great deal on measuring air pressure for indication of airspeed, altitude and vertical speed. These instruments are called the pressure instruments and they operate by sensing changes in the pressure of the air surrounding the aircraft. Click to read more... Library Thu, 16 Apr 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200911 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-engines-ignition.php The fuel air mixture in the combustion chamber needs to be ignited and at the correct moment to ensure efficient combustion. This is the job of the ignition system, be that the old fashion magneto of the good old days or a modern fully electronic microprocessor controlled FADEC system. Click to read more... Library Tue, 7 Apr 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200910 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-engines-detonation.php Detonation can and will cause serious engine damage and is the factor in limiting engine power. All spark ignited aircraft engines are capable of detonation and it goes hand in hand with power. If an engine is to make some amount of power it must be run near its detonation margin. Click to read more... Library Thu, 5 Mar 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200909 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-engines-leaning.php Aero engines usually have a mixture control, its the red knob. It is used to control the fuel air ratio in the carburetor and to stop the engine at the end of a flight. Click to read more... Library Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200908 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/human-factors.php Human factors is a combination of aviation medicine, psychology, engineering and ergonomics. It encompasses all of these factors trying to understand the man/machine interface in the aircraft. Click to read more... Library Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200906 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/aircraft-navigation-speed.php One of the most important factors during navigation is speed. Without it the aircraft would not get anywhere. Aircraft speed is measured in relation to the airmass it flies in, airspeed. The movement over ground is influenced by the wind and called groundspeed. Click to read more... Flight Planning Tue, 6 Jan 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200904 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/aircraft-range-endurance.php Maximum range flying is done to fly a maximum distance for the amount of fuel onboard. This can be set against distance covered through air or over ground. It is of interest to a pilot when he wants to fly with the least amount of fuel flow for a distance traveled to save fuel. Click to read more... Flight Planning Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200903 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-electrical-systems.php Most aircraft require some form of electrical power to operate navigation-, taxi-, landing-, strobe lights, one or more com and nav radio's, transponder, intercom and other electronic systems. Click to read more... Library Fri, 2 Jan 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200902 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/engine-lubrication.php Reducing friction losses in an engine is done by using the correct oil considering the circumstances as engine usage, ambient temperature, time of year, location, engine design and more. Lubricating oil plays an important part in the life of the engine and during maintenance it will be replaced, on certified aircraft the pilot can only replenish it. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 1 Jan 2009 11:30:00 +0200 eai200901 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-propeller.php Without a method of converting the power produced by the engine into useful thrust an aircraft would just be sitting still and creating a lot of noise without getting anywhere. In the past, all kinds of different propeller design were used: sometimes flat wooden blades, from one bladed to multiple blade models rotated at various speeds. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:30:00 +0200 eai200830 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/aircraft-wake-turbulence.php Every aircraft generates wake turbulence from the moment the wing produces lift and the aircraft leaves the ground. This wake is also called wingtip or wake vortices. It forms when an aerofoil generates a pressure difference where the lowest pressure is over the upper surface and the highest pressure under the wing. Click to read more... Flight Planning Mon, 15 Dec 2008 11:30:00 +0200 eai200829 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/aviation-fuel-properties.php Petroleum fuels have a number of characteristics and properties of interest to the user. Easy ignition is one of them and they all have a common composition, they consist of hydrocarbon (hydrogen and carbon) molecules and some small amounts of additives. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Mon, 8 Dec 2008 11:30:00 +0200 eai200828 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-construction.php 飞机是建立的主要的components: fuselage, wings, empennage, undercarriage and one or more engines. Each of these parts consists of hundreds sometimes thousands of parts and all flying in very close formation. All these components need to be designed and constructed in such a way to be able to withstand all the loads an aircraft encounters during its lifetime of flying. Click to read more... Library Tue, 4 Nov 2008 11:30:00 +0200 eai200827 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-engine-performance.php In an engine chemical energy is converted into heat energy and to mechanical energy to rotate the crankshaft. The heat produced by the combustion process causes an increase in cylinder pressure and this forces the piston down and finally rotating the propeller. The power of an engine is a way of measuring the rate at which it is doing work. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Mon, 3 Nov 2008 11:30:00 +0200 eai200826 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/supercharging-engines.php Due to the reduction in air density by gaining altitude, lower air pressure or higher ambient temperatures an aircraft engine loses its power. At about 10000 ft the air pressure has dropped 25%. Thus the engine gets 25% less air per intake stroke and is reduced in power output. Aircraft performance suffers in climb ratio's, cruise speed and more. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Sat, 1 Nov 2008 11:30:00 +0200 eai200825 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/avionics-transponder.php Aircraft transponders are a part of Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR). These transponders reply to interrogation from a ground station with a code set by the pilot and instructed to do so by air traffic control. Due to increasing traffic in European skies it became necessary to replace the good old Mode A/C transponders with new digital Mode S transponders. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Fri, 12 Sep 2008 11:30:00 +0200 eai200824 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/mountain-flying.php Mountain flying represents a real challenge for most flatland pilots. At the same time the rewards are tremendous, offering very spectacular sceneries and views. It also means that the pilot needs training, develop skills and knowledge to fly safely in such an environment. We provide some basic knowledge on this subject, but this is no substitute for real training in the actual environment. Click to read more... Flight Planning Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:30:00 +0200 eai200823 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/aviation-fuel-opec.php Crude oil is produced by a number of countries around the world. They have formed an organization called OPEC: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 7 Aug 2008 11:30:00 +0200 eai200822 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/avionics-emergency-locator-beacon.php Basically there are three types of emergency locator beacons in use today to transmit distress signals: the maritime EPIRBs - Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacon. The aviation community uses ELTs - Emergency Locator Transmitter and the PLBs - Personal Locator Beacon is used for land-based applications. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:30:00 +0200 eai200821 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/aircraft-for-sale.php For some of us building is not an option. Building takes time and you may not have that luxury and you want to fly next week instead of in two or three years from now. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:30:00 +0200 eai200820 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-sheetmetal.php Working with sheet metal, especially the thin sheets used in aircraft construction, can be a daunting experience for the first time builder. One of the problems is that when you ask advice from those in the industry, the response only makes matters worse, as many assume a certain level of knowledge of airframe construction. Click to read more... Library Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:55:09 +0200 eai200819 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/aircraft-refueling.php Handling aircraft fuel must be done according to local airport safety regulations and rules. If not done properly the results can be really devastating to you and others. Aircraft fuel is highly combustible and burning avgas is only useful to us inside an engine while trying to rotate the propeller. Here we discuss safety practices for handling aircraft fuel. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Tue, 17 Jun 2008 15:00:00 +0200 eai200818 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/rotax-aircraft-engines.php Rotax four stroke aircraft engines have proven themselves as reliable engines. They can be bought as experimental (UL) or certified (A and F) engine and there are three main models to date. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Sat, 14 Jun 2008 12:30:00 +0200 eai200817 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-antenna.php An aircraft uses a range of radio frequencies to navigate and communicate with air traffic control. To do this successfully the radio equipment uses different types and sizes of antenna. Each of these antenna have their own characteristics regarding frequency and thus location on the aircraft. Even the connection between the antenna and avionics has its own set of specifications. Click to read more... Library Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:15:00 +0200 eai200816 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-lights-redbeacon.php The red aircraft beacon is usually mounted on the vertical fin (Cessna and Murphy types) to indicate a 'live' aircraft, i.e. with the engine about to start or already running. On this page we show you the installation of the Kuntzleman Electronics, Inc - Red LED Aircraft Beacon in the top fairing of the vertical fin of a Murphy Elite aircraft. Click to read more... Library Tue, 10 Jun 2008 07:30:00 +0200 eai200815 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/aircraft-weightbalance-1.php Next to a good preflight plan and weather report is a thorough Weight and Balance calculation. Weight and balance is a matter of serious concern to all pilots as well as many other people involved in the flight. The pilot has to personally assume the responsibility (and by law) because he has control over both the loading and fuel management, the two variable factors which can change both total weight and balance. Click to read more... Flight Planning Sun, 8 Jun 2008 22:30:00 +0200 eai200814 //m.tranasocab.com/wx/world-weather-map.php A very important part of preflight planning is obtaining weather information. It really pays off to start observing the weather a number of days ahead of the flight to see what the weather systems are doing. Make sure you also read the forecasts for the day of your flight. Using this technique it is easy to see if the forecasts are reasonably correct and if the sources they use are reliable. Click to read more... Aviation Weather Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0200 eai200813 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/aeroclub-new-zealand-1.php For a once in a lifetime opportunity to watch whales, dusky dolphins and other marine life from the air, visit Air Kaikoura in New Zealand. Click to read more... Flight Planning Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0200 eai200812 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/aviation-biofuel.php As engines still cannot run on water, but indirectly this water can be and is a source of algae. And these algae have a high yield compared to other biomass sources which makes them very interesting to the energy industry. A big advantage of many biofuels over 'normal' fuel types is that they are biodegradable, and if spilled harmless to the environment. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0200 eai200811 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-corrosion-protection.php 铝腐蚀。一架飞机在一个咸vironment, near the ocean for example, and the aluminum corrodes. There are a number of ways one can protect your aircraft against corrosion: paint, wax, zinc-chromate priming, anodizing and coating with a liquid protective solution. Click to read more... Library Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0200 eai200810 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/aircraft-engines-3.php In the United Kingdom there are a number of aircraft diesel engine manufacturers active: Wilksch Airmotive, Diesel Air Limited and Powerplant Developments. We will shine a light on each to see what they have to offer to the experimental aircraft market. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0200 eai200809 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/ulpower-aircraft-engines.php Formed in 2006, ULPOWER Aero Engines is a small Belgian company which started as a joint venture by a number of individuals and companies. Their intention is to develop and manufacture a light weight aero engine where power and reliability is priority number one. Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0200 eai200807 //m.tranasocab.com/homebuilt-aircraft/avgas-aircraft-engines.php The last couple of years development in aircraft engines has been more or less concentrating on diesel engines. We have seen one off installations to fully developed engine production lines. A number of companies are active on this market primarily due to major concern of long term availability and the relative high price of AVgas (Europe). Click to read more... Homebuilt Aircraft Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0200 eai200806 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/winter-flying.php Flying in the winter can be one of the most spectacular experiences there is. Especially in the mountains. But winter time means that we have to take special preparations to saveguard ourselves and the aircraft, so that flying remains fun even in the cold season. Click to read more... Flight Planning Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0200 eai200805 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/aviation-hazards-1.php 航空是thunde所承受的最大风险之一rstorms. When evaluating accidents related with thunderstorms it became apparent that the dangers associated were not always recognized by the aviators and possible evasive action was not carried out leading to disastrous results. Click to read more... Flight Planning Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0200 eai200804 //m.tranasocab.com/flight-planning/fuel-management.php Each year a number of aircraft accidents are related to fuel starvation, exhaustion or contamination. There were numerous reasons for these avoidable accidents: ranging from inadequate fuel systems knowledge by the crew, preflight planning issues, takeoff and landing checks and failing to monitor fuel consumption during flight. Or even failing to refuel the correct quantity before the flight. Click to read more... Flight Planning Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0200 eai200803 //m.tranasocab.com/articles/aircraft-proseal.php Aircraft wing tanks come in different size and shapes. Some aircraft have a separate fuel tank build into the wing in the form of rubber bladders or even composite tanks built inside the wing. Cessna, Piper, RV and Murphy type aircraft have a wet wing. This means that the fuel is contained / carried in the wing itself in separate bays usually close to the wing root. Click to read more... Library Thu, 5 Jun 2008 13:45:00 +0200 eai200802