Question: Do they really reverse the engines after landing to slow the aircraft? If so, doesn't this put a huge strain on the engines? — Submitted by reader Andy, Granada Hills, Calif. Answer: Reverse ...
Jet engines are relatively simple in their basic design, but advancements in gas turbine engine technology have mostly done away with the cool-looking bucket-type reverse thrust systems. These thrust ...
New Zealand investigators have determined that a Jetstar Airbus A320 was damaged during a taxiway excursion at Christchurch, ...
Airbus is aiming to introduce an engine control unit software modification for CFM International CFM56 powerplants, to reduce the safety risk if A320 pilots attempt a go-around after activating ...
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Controllable pitch vs fixed pitch propellers, how ships control thrust without changing engine RPM
Most ships control speed by changing engine power, but vessels with controllable pitch propellers adjust the blade angle instead. This video explains how variable pitch systems generate forward or ...
A: The location of the door and the dimension of the gate make the B757 a bit unique. The Airbus A321 will occasionally use the second left-hand door (known as L2) for boarding. Only the longer ...
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Why ships cannot just slam on the brakes, from steam turbines to diesel engines and controllable pitch propellers
When a ship needs to stop fast, it cannot rely on brakes, only reverse thrust and precise engine control. This explains how crash stops work across steam and diesel eras, why reverse power is weaker ...
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