100 years of aviation By Emily RefermatYou, the men and women who repair or alter aircraft in aviation go by many names, A&Ps, AMTs, aircraft mechanics, etc. And the problems ...
So, What's in it for the aircraft owner? By Jim Sparks Technology in the area of aircraft electronics continues to expand at a rapid rate. The new equipment available is not ...
Part 2: Additional casting processes By George Genevro Almost 100 years ago this ancient process helped mankind enter the era of powered, heavier-than-air flight when it was ...
Basic theory and operation By Joe Escobar Turbine engines power many of today's aircraft. The power that is generated by these engines relies on the expanding gas that is the...
Eddy Current Inspection Back to Basics By Joe Escobar In the arena of nondestructive testing, there are many different processes available. From dye-penetrant to X-ray, there...
A look into this unique process By Joe Escobar The company jet is sitting on the ramp tied down. The pilots are waiting for a storm to pass before taking off to their final destination...
Calling all AMTs By Emily Refermat On Sept. 11, 2001, the perception of airplanes and airports changed for many people. To some, planes became potential weapons and airports ...
What is the Future of Aerospace? From the Commission on the Future of the U.S. Aerospace Industry By Fred Workley Fred WorkleyThe Commission on the Future of the Aerospace Industry...
Beware of the TSA The new dealStephen P. Prentice Just in case you have not heard yet, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now the government agency you will likely...
Major or Minor? That is the questionJoe Hertzler A repair is maintenance that takes place to restore a typecertificated product to "condition for safe operation." And, an alteration...
To Advertise or Not to Advertise: There's only one choice for the business ownerThere's only one choice for the business owner By Emily Refermat With the economy in a lull and...
