Attitude indicators, also known as artificial horizons, are vital instruments in the realm of aviation for proper flight. As one of the common flight instruments found in countless aircraft, attitude indicators play a crucial role in helping pilots maintain proper aircraft orientation. In this blog, we will discuss the inner workings of attitude indicators, discussing the key components and technologies involved.

Radomes, often referred to as "noses" in aviation, play a crucial role in protecting and transmitting signals for radar and communication systems. These protective enclosures are designed to shield antennas and other sensitive equipment from external elements while allowing the reliable transmission and reception of signals. As they ensure the efficient operation of radar and communication systems during flight, this blog will outline how these enclosures have simplified the transmission of information for pilots and aviation professionals alike.

In aircraft and other heavy-duty vehicles, grease is crucial to carrying out preventive maintenance. A majority of mechanical parts regularly require proper lubrication for functionality and protection, and a zerk is a component necessary for greasing aircraft and other vehicles. A zerk is a fitting that permits you to inject grease lubricant into points where wear occurs on cars, trucks, aircraft, and more. It is like a one-way valve in which grease is implemented, promoting smooth movement of parts and more effective handling by keeping grease within a mechanism. Another benefit of zerk fittings is that they make it possible to apply grease to specific areas rather than all over a mechanism. To do this, they rely on a design that consists of a nipple with a metal ball that has been placed at the end of a spring. When the fitting is pressed by a grease gun, the spring compresses, removing the ball from the nipple and allowing grease to flow into the mechanism.

Taped packaging is a common way to package small parts in the electronics industry which allows for the parts to be fed into a pick-and-place machine setup. There are a couple types of tape to be considered for this form of packaging. In this article, we will be exploring these two types along with sharing some basic information about how taped packaging is used in the electronics industry overall.

From takeoff to landing, radio communication is a major part of aviation. In fact, pilots accomplish many aspects of flight through the assistance of ground technology. While navigation systems and equipment for communication with Air Traffic Control (ATC) are fairly familiar systems to operate for someone who has used any radio equipment before, some radio systems are unique to aviation. In fact, the term “glidescope” is not listed in the Merriem-Webster dictionary, being uniquely an aviation term. But what exactly is a glidescope, and how is it used by pilots to perform safe landings?

When flying an aircraft, pilots are often provided with a number of cockpit controls for the means of controlling the aircraft and its various systems. Of these various controls, the yoke is one of the more important devices as it permits a user to pilot many types of fixed-wing aircraft. Also referred to as control wheels or control columns, yokes enable pilots to manage the aircraft’s attitude, and it can be adjusted in various ways to execute pitches and rolls alike. In this blog, we will discuss the yoke aircraft control in more detail, allowing you to better understand its functionality, as well as how it compares to alternative devices that are present in other aircraft models.