Dr. Sasidharan Murugan’s Post

Spoilers: The Unsung Heroes of Aircraft Performance Spoilers, as shown in the diagram, are crucial aerodynamic devices on an aircraft’s wings. They play a key role in managing the aircraft’s performance by disrupting the smooth airflow, thereby reducing lift and increasing drag. This makes them essential during landing, helping to slow the aircraft efficiently. Spoilers can also be partially deployed to control the descent rate, ensuring precise approaches. Additionally, by deploying asymmetrically on one wing, they aid in roll control, reducing lift on that side and enhancing directional control. Their strategic placement and multifunctional capabilities make spoilers indispensable in modern aviation. #aviation #AviationStudies #aviationlovers #aircraft #controlsurface #primarycontrolsurface #SasidharanMurugan #Itzmemsd

Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) System ✈️ This image illustrates the Visual Approach Slope Indicator (VASI) system used to help pilots maintain the correct glide path during landing: - Above Glideslope: All the lights appear white, indicating the aircraft is too high for the correct glide path. - On Glideslope: The lights show red on the bottom and white on the top, indicating the aircraft is on the correct glide path . - Below Glideslope: All the lights appear red, indicating the aircraft is too low and needs to adjust the descent . The VASI system is crucial for ensuring a safe and accurate landing by providing visual cues to the pilot about the airplane's position relative to the ideal glide path. #runway #VASI #taxiway #airport #apron #airportlights #aircraft #aircraftlovers #aviation #aviationdaily #aviationknowledge #AviationEducation #SasidharanMurugan #Itzmemsd

🚀 Wing Anatomy Explained! ✈️ Ever wondered what all those parts on an aircraft wing do? From sharklets boosting fuel efficiency to static wicks dissipating electricity, every component plays a crucial role. The aileron controls roll for turning, while slats and flaps help generate lift during takeoff and landing. Spoilers manage drag and assist with slowing down, and powerful hydraulics keep everything moving efficiently. Even ground spoilers are vital for deceleration on landing. Aviation is all about precision! #Aviation #Aircraft #WingAnatomy

I was talking with Geoff Miller yesterday, who is the guy you want to sit next to at the bar because he has so many stories it would make a Hollywood producer drool. His company, American Aviation Industries, has an interesting project called "Turbine Eagle" - they are remanufacturing Cessna 414As and 421Cs with Pratt & Whitney PT6-140s! Here's why: * 100LL is on its way out * 414/421s are fairly big airplanes - 8 pax * Putting in outside service flush toilets * Pressurized. FL320 holds 9,000 cabin * Airframes are good for ~30,000 hours. Airframe is major cost so no need in this project * The component costs are getting cheaper and cheaper, especially the avionics. They can get the airplane out for a little less than $3 million. And with the tax laws, you can write a third of it off the day you buy it * Essentially, you’ve got a 330-kt., eight-passenger turboprop airplane for $2 million out of pocket If you're interested, here's the rest of the story: https://lnkd.in/emCGpkKS Contact for American Aviation Industries: https://lnkd.in/eBn5tA6n Geoff Miller #aviation #aviationindustry #pilot #Pilottraining #fly #flight #remanufacturing #retrofitting #interesting #project #businessaviation #learn #knowledge #bizav #turbine #aircraft #airplane Cessna Aircraft Company STEVENS AVIATION INC #mro #maintenance #conversation

Why Are Aircraft Landing Gears Tilted? Ever wondered why the landing gears on airliners are tilted? The primary reason is to enhance stability during takeoff and landing. Instead of being aligned parallel to the fuselage, the wheels are positioned at a specific angle. This angled configuration lowers the aircraft’s center of gravity, improving its balance and stability on the runway. But that’s not all! The tilted design also benefits the aircraft in flight. When the landing gear is retracted, the angled position helps create a more streamlined aerodynamic profile. This leads to greater fuel efficiency and reduced noise, which is advantageous for both operational costs and environmental impact. #landinggear #aircraft #aviationdaily #aviationlovers #aviationknowledge #aviation #SasidharanMurugan #Itzmemsd

How Helicopters Fly 🚁 Forward Motion👇 📌 Tilt: The rotor disk tilts forward, redirecting thrust in the forward direction. 📌 Lift and Thrust: Lift remains perpendicular to the rotor disk, while thrust pushes the helicopter forward. 📌 Airflow: Air flows from below, generating the required lift and propulsion. Reverse Motion👇 📌 Tilt: The rotor disk tilts backward, directing thrust in the reverse direction. 📌 Lift and Thrust: Lift still acts perpendicular to the rotor disk, while the reversed thrust moves the helicopter backward. 📌 Airflow: Air follows a similar upward path, but the motion reverses. #helicopter #rotorcraft #aircraft #aviation #AviationStudies #aviationlovers #aviationgeek #SasidharanMurugan #Itzmemsd

SLATS✈️ Slats are aerodynamic surfaces located on the leading edge of an aircraft's wings, as illustrated in the diagram. Their primary function is to enhance lift during critical phases of flight, such as takeoff and landing, when the aircraft operates at lower speeds. Slats work by creating a slot that channels and energizes the airflow over the wing, preventing airflow separation and maintaining lift. This additional lift improves overall control, stability, and climb performance, particularly during initial ascent and approach. By allowing the aircraft to achieve greater lift at reduced speeds, slats play a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient operations during these demanding flight stages. #aircraft #aviation #aviationlovers #AviationStudies #aircraftcontrolsurface #primarycontrolsurface #SasidharanMurugan #Itzmemsd

An aircraft after landing has to stop on the runway within the given LDA (Landing distance available). For this purpose, a critical equipment is the ground spoilers which ensure sufficient traction between the aircraft tires and the runway surface: 1. The primary purpose of the ground spoilers is to maximise wheel brake efficiency by "spoiling" or dumping the lift generated by the wing and thus forcing the full weight of the aircraft onto the landing gear. 2. The spoiler panels also help slow the aircraft by producing aerodynamic drag. #aviation #aerodynamics

How do airplanes work? Here are the basic details of how airplanes work (in a nutshell): Airplanes work based on the principles of aerodynamics, utilizing four primary forces: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Lift is generated by the wings as air flows over and under them, creating a pressure difference that pushes the plane upwards. This is achieved through the shape of the wings, known as an airfoil, which directs air faster over the top surface than the bottom. Thrust is provided by the aircraft's engines, propelling it forward and overcoming drag, which is the resistance caused by air friction. The balance of these forces allows the plane to take off, cruise, and land safely. Pilots control the plane's altitude and direction using control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, and rudders, which adjust the aircraft's pitch, roll, and yaw. What else would you like to learn about #Aviation? Comment below! #Airplanes #Aircraft #Aviation #Pilot #Pilots #AviationIndustry

Aircraft Ground Effect ✈️ When an aircraft is close to the ground during takeoff and landing, it experiences ground effect. This creates a cushion of air that changes how the plane flies, improving performance. Reduced Induced Drag🛩️ Near the ground, drag caused by lift production drops because of high pressure under the wings. Increased Lift🛩️ Airflow changes near the ground increase lift, making takeoff easier and landings smoother. Wingtip Vortices🛩️ Ground effect weakens the spiraling air currents at the wingtips, reducing drag and making the plane more efficient. Stabilizing Force🛩️ The ground provides stability, helping the plane stay on a steady path during takeoff and landing. Pilots use this for smoother operations. Understanding ground effect helps pilots manage takeoffs and landings better. #aircraft #AircraftSafety #aircraftgroundeffect #wingtip #stabilizer #aircraftfly #aircraftknowledge #aviation #aviationdaily #aviationlovers #aircraftlovers✈️✈️✈️ #SasidharanMurugan #Itzmemsd