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The following specifications must be met for the aircraft hull: Configuration: Fuselage with 2 wings. Aircraft hull of a Cessna Citation 550 or similar model. Scope of Work: We only require the aircraft hull, excluding any additional parts or components. Condition: No warranty is required; the aircraft hull must be sold "as-is". Age: The year of the aircraft does not matter.

120 Years of Flight: A Milestone to Remember On December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, the Wright Brothers – Orville and Wilbur – achieved what many thought was impossible: the first controlled, sustained flight of a powered, heavier-than-air aircraft. Their aircraft, the Flyer I, stayed in the air for just 12 seconds, covering 120 feet. Though brief, this historic moment laid the foundation for modern aviation and revolutionized how humanity connects, explores, and innovates. The Wright Brothers' success was built on relentless experimentation, engineering excellence, and sheer determination. Their journey serves as a timeless reminder that bold dreams and perseverance can change the course of history. Today, as we look back, we celebrate not just their achievement but the spirit of innovation that continues to drive us forward. ✈️ "The airplane stays up because it doesn’t have the time to fall." – Orville Wright Let’s keep building, dreaming, and reaching new heights. #AviationHistory #WrightBrothers #Innovation #120YearsOfFlight #December17

Though not directly related to the automotive industry, the Wright Brothers' first powered flight on December 17, 1903, represents a pivotal moment in transportation history. On this historic day, Orville and Wilbur Wright successfully flew the Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, marking the first time a heavier-than-air, powered aircraft achieved controlled, sustained flight with a pilot aboard. This monumental achievement not only symbolizes human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of innovation but also laid the foundational principles for the future of aviation. The Wright Brothers' invention opened the skies to exploration, connecting people and cultures in ways previously unimaginable and significantly impacting global commerce, transportation, and warfare. The first powered flight stands as a testament to the transformative power of transportation technology, setting the stage for the rapid advancements that would follow in the 20th century and beyond. #milestonesinhistory #automotivehistory #WrightBrothers #FirstPoweredFlight #AviationPioneers #TransportationRevolution #HumanIngenuity #InnovationLegacy

Though not directly related to the automotive industry, the Wright Brothers' first powered flight on December 17, 1903, represents a pivotal moment in transportation history. On this historic day, Orville and Wilbur Wright successfully flew the Wright Flyer at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, marking the first time a heavier-than-air, powered aircraft achieved controlled, sustained flight with a pilot aboard. This monumental achievement not only symbolizes human ingenuity and the relentless pursuit of innovation but also laid the foundational principles for the future of aviation. The Wright Brothers' invention opened the skies to exploration, connecting people and cultures in ways previously unimaginable and significantly impacting global commerce, transportation, and warfare. The first powered flight stands as a testament to the transformative power of transportation technology, setting the stage for the rapid advancements that would follow in the 20th century and beyond. #milestonesinhistory #automotivehistory #WrightBrothers #FirstPoweredFlight #AviationPioneers #TransportationRevolution #HumanIngenuity #InnovationLegacy

A comprehensive understanding of the various types of aircraft foils is essential for enhancing performance and efficiency within the aviation sector. Aircraft foils, also known as airfoils, are carefully engineered to influence airflow, which has a direct effect on lift, drag, and overall aerodynamic performance. For example, a thicker airfoil is capable of producing greater lift at lower speeds, making it particularly suitable for takeoff and landing scenarios, whereas a thinner, more aerodynamic design improves speed and minimizes drag during cruising. Furthermore, designs such as cambered foils can provide a favorable balance between lift and stability, particularly in turbulent environments. Fun Fact: Airplane wings are flexible and can bend significantly during flight. This flexibility helps absorb turbulence and reduces stress on the aircraft. During the 787's wing load test, Boeing engineers replicated 150% of the most severe in-flight loads. That resulted in a wing flex of approximately 25 feet during the test. Reference: https://lnkd.in/eJj7eic4

Reliable folding mechanisms for #future more efficient #aircraft platforms at #ILABerlin. ✈️ ➡️ Large wingspan and still suited to the #airport infrastructure? The folding wing tip actuation system, which we developed for the Boeing #777X familiy, makes it possible. The larger #wingspan increases fuel #efficiency of the aircraft. On the ground, however, the tips of the wings fold simply, reducing the wingspan from 71.8 metres to 64.9 metres. This allows the 777X to use the same airport gates as all other 777s, a great convenience for #airlines and passengers. It is the first time in history that a commercial airliner features a folding wing tip – made possible by our technology. 💪 Under the ILA motto #PioneeringAerospace you can see a moving model of the #Boeing 777X folding wing tip at our booth #100, Hall 2 at ILA Berlin from June 5 to 9, 2024. Feel free to drop by! ✈️ 👉 If you want to see the folding wing tip in action before then, take a look at our video: https://lnkd.in/dRKm7PeY #liebherr #innovation #aviation

The Vought V-173 had an unusual planform that led it to be dubbed “The Flying Pancake.” This experimental aircraft had a flat, disk-like shape with two 80HP Continental engines buried in the fuselage (such as it was) that drove two large propellors on the wingtips. It was made of wood and canvas and had symmetric NACA 0015 airfoil. Ordinarily, such a small aspect ratio (about 1.3), one would expect a large amount of induced drag due to tip vortices, but the propellors rotated in the opposite direction, effectively cancelling them out. For pitch control, the aircraft used all-moving stabilators. Flight testing started in 1942 in Connecticut and continued through 1947, ending after 190 flights. One person who flew it was Charles Lindbergh, who found it easy to handle and almost impossible to stall. The aircraft still exists and is at the Frontiers of Flight Museum in Dallas, TX. Although the program proved the feasibility of the aircraft, it never entered development. #airfoil #aspectratio #induceddrag #tipvortices #pitch #stabilators #stall #aeronautics #aviationhistory #aviationhistoryanddoodles

From a recent trip. What do these two aircraft have in common, besides taking peculiar people to peculiar places? 👀 Both the 737-600 and the 747SP have larger tails than their original base models to counter assymetric thrust in an engine-out scenario. The 736 has the new, big engines on the original small -200 fuselage, and the 747SP has the original engines on a shorter fuselage.

A breakdown of the aircraft's structure, showing how composite materials contribute to lightweight yet strong sections of the aircraft fuselage, wings, and fairings.

Krueger flap operation: Krueger flaps are high lift devices that are fitted to all or part of the leading edge of the wings of some aircraft types. As the opening of slat or leading edge flaps might not fill the gap between wing root and fuselage, the Krueger flap is opened to fill the gap and improve aerodynamic characteristics. But you might not see Krueger flaps in all types of #aircraft because of high cost of maintenance and also the effect of gap may be neglectable in aerodynamic design. #aviation #aircraftmaintenance #aircraft_maintenance_engineer