Gap precision matters when installing spark plugs. Spark plugs, of course, are electrical devices that provide an electrical current or “spark” to ...

A Lockheed design for a STOVL jet fighter, a predecessor to the JAST/F-35 program. This design was described and illustrated in my book “US Stealth Fighter ...

They may run on petroleum-based fuel, but airplanes still need electricity. Commercial airliners, for instance, use electricity to power avionics, ...

I’ve recently purchased a number of blueprints from ebay, all of which will be scanned and added to the monthly catalogs. They include: Four vintage Vought ...

Modern airplanes don’t consist of a single, large body or fuselage. Rather, they typically feature multiple sections separated by bulkheads. Some of ...

Compressor blades play an important role in jet engines. They are designed to compress air before moving it to the combustion chamber. Once in the ...

You don’t have to use locking wire or safety wire to secure aircraft turnbuckles. An alternative solution is to use locking clips. Once locked, the ...

If you’re planning to use rivets, you may want to invest in a rivet header tool. Also known simply as a header tool, it simplifies the otherwise ...

The May rewards were sent out on June 1; I’m delayed on putting out this announcement. If you are a subscriber or Patron, you *should* have received an ...

The aerospace industry is one of the most tightly regulated sectors in the United States. For airlines, repair stations, and ...