Pilot Instructor Tests Microsoft Flight Simulator
Pilot instructor Stephen Maltz tested one of Microsoft’s recent video games, a flight simulator that claims to be the next best thing to real flying. Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020: What Is It? It is currently the most popular flight simulator game on the market today thanks to its highly detailed aircraft, realistic world, day and night flying, and different types of aircraft, ranging from monoplanes to wide-body jets. Users can also choose different weather conditions and perspectives (for example: behind the control panel or the entire plane). The Flight Instructor’s Verdict The flight instructor said that while ...
How Faulty Aircraft Mufflers Can Pose a Serious Danger
Unlike vehicle aircraft mufflers that are mainly used to reduce the noise from a combustion engine, aircraft mufflers play a more crucial role: They don't just reduce the noise but also keep the exhaust gases away from the engine and fuselage and supply cabin heat and carburetor. The aircraft muffler's role is so significant that if they fail, it can lead to serious consequences that include carbon monoxide poisoning, serious injuries, fire, and total loss of the plane. Wear and tear in the metal and leaks in the muffler can also lead to partial or complete engine power loss. The ...
Piper J3 Cub
The prototype of Piper J3 Cub was built in 1937, and a year later, it was sold on the market until 1947. Meanwhile, this light aircraft has a high rectangular wing, a conventional landing gear, a 40 hp (30 kW) flat-4 piston engine, and a fuselage with a welded steel frame wrapped in fabric. The monoplane is also equipped with a fixed-pitch propeller and has a lightweight design that makes it ideal for low-speed and short-distance performance. As a result, it is Piper Aircraft's most produced plane, with around 20,000 built in the U.S. The Cub's popularity has been mainly attributed to its affordability, ...