Whether you're a student just starting your aviation journey or a seasoned pilot looking to expand your knowledge, in this page we cover a range of topics to help you learn and grow. So sit back, relax, and let us take you on a visual journey through the fascinating world of aviation.
This detailed explanation covers the mechanics of slats operation through fly-by-wire systems, their positioning, and how these critical components enhance flight control and safety.
This video breaks down the principles of shock waves and how ramjets harness high-speed airflows for propulsion, crucial for aviation and aerospace advancements.
Learn how air pressure measurements fuel key flight instruments like the airspeed indicator, altimeter, and vertical speed indicator for safe and precise flying.
Learn how GPS became a pivotal part of modern technology and the potential disruptions caused by not updating GPS firmware.
TCAS operate to prevent mid-air collisions among aircraft, detailing the system's components, function, and critical role in modern aviation safety.
Understand the critical role of APUs in providing electrical and pneumatic power, starting main engines, and acting as a backup during flight emergencies.
Learn about different types of airspeeds, how they impact flight safety, and their importance on the check ride and written exams.
Dive deep into the workings of the pitot static system, a crucial component for measuring an airplane's altitude, airspeed, and vertical speed through atmospheric pressure.
Explore the scientific differences and advantages between gasoline and diesel engines.
Navigating through the skies demands a deep understanding of various instrumental readings, among which altimeter pressure settings.
Learn the crucial difference between these two types of physical quantities through practical examples like distance, speed, and velocity.
How does the heading indicator work? This device is one of the six primary flight instruments in an airplane.
You may already be familiar with the "Suck, Squeeze, Bang and Blow" cycle of a typical piston engine.
A magnetic compass is composed of a magnet that is attached to a float and a circular compass card that displays your heading in degrees.
Dive into the phenomenon of the Deep Stall, also known as the Super Stall, in swept wing aeroplanes.
Discover how altitude affects static pressure, how the VSI measures the rate of altitude change, and what happens when the static port is blocked.
What's the difference in a turn coordinator and a turn and slip indicator, In this video we're also going to talk about how both of them work.
Explore the mechanics behind an aircraft's altimeter. Learn how aneroid capsules respond to changing static pressure, displaying accurate altitude readings to the pilot.
Dive into the intricacies of petrol vs diesel engines. Explore the mechanics, fuel efficiency, and operation differences between these two engine types.
Find out how GPS works, some of the roles things such as our own atmosphere has in reducing the accuracy of GPS and also how general relativity effects GPS accuracy too.
The main purpose of the magneto is to provide electrical current to the spark plug so it can ignite the fuel and air mixture at the right time in the engine cycle.
Do you know the difference between Mass and Weight? Watch this video to understand the concepts of mass and weight!
To understand Inertia, we need to look at Newton’s first law of motion again. Here it is, an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays at motion.
When we are in a stationary car that moves rapidly to gain speed, we get pushed back against our seat. So when Velocity changes, we have acceleration.
Absolute Zero is the holy grail of temperatures but even that we know exactly how cold that is -273.15 degrees Celsius, reaching it has alluded us for centuries.
Learn about the SI Units of measurement, which make up the metric system. In this video, I cover the 7 base units, the derived units, and the accepted units. The 7 units are Meter (Length), Kilogram (Mass), Second (Time), Ampere (Electric Current), Kelvin (Thermodynamics temperature), Mole (Amount of substance), Candela (Luminous intensity).
There are lots of ways to mess this up but hand propping can be a great way to start an aircraft engine, and with a vintage aircraft like this, it may be the only way.
In this video, we'll look at the major components of an aircraft, although aeroplanes are designed for a variety of purposes, nearly all of them have the same major components.
Jet engines have been the successful drivers of aircraft for nearly a century now. In this video, we will explain the technology behind the jet engine in a logical step-by-step manner.
Kerosene is widely used to power jet engines, you may need to know why kerosene is heavier than avgas.
If you have a turbocharger or supercharger in your plane, it means you're able to blast off to cruise altitudes that normally aspirated engines could only dream of.
Measures the electrical current flowing into or out of the battery. It is very important for the pilot to understand this as it can indicate a potential problem in the aircraft’s electrical system.
Detonation causes a very rapid pressure spike near the peak pressure point for a very brief period of time. Pre-ignition causes tremendous pressure that is present for a very long time.
A simple gauge that measures the load on the alternator it's very important for the pilot to understand this gauge as it can indicate a potential problem in the aircraft's electrical system.
When the starter cranks the engine, a spring-loaded flyweight in the impulse coupling catches on a stationary stop pin mounted on the magneto case. This stops the magneto shaft from turning further.
If you've thought of upgrading to a faster or more powerful airplane, then you may have heard of these "constant-speed" propellers. What are they? How do they work?
The pitot-static system includes a few components: a pitot tube and one or more static ports—which you’ve likely checked numerous times during the preflight.
In this video what we’re going to do is go over the principles of a gyroscope. Then we’ll talk about each of the instruments individually.
Struggling with Pressure Altitude calculations? I have made a video for you where I explain in detail what it is and how to calculate it.
QNH is a ‘Q’ code that indicates atmospheric pressure adjusted to mean sea level for a given place and temperature. Like most countries, the QNH unit of measurement used in New Zealand is the international standard hectopascal (hPa).
In this video, we show the components of the electrical system on board the Cessna 172S. Here you will learn how electricity is generated and distributed throughout the airplane.
A constant speed unit (variable-pitch propeller) is a complex topic. This video is a simplified representation of the mechanics behind a common CSU.
In this video, you will learn the major components that make up the engine, and how each relates to the operation of the airplane.
Although it is not a major component of the Cessna, the hydraulic system plays an important role in many aircraft. In this video, we teach you the principles of hydraulic systems.
In this video, we show you how fuel is stored, transferred, and distributed to the engine of the Cessna 172S.
Explore the vital role of oil systems in aircraft engines, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
