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If you are considering starting a new business in the aircraft industry, then perhaps you might consider something simple that requires very little capital to get into. Washing aircraft can be a rewarding business and it’s a much higher end business than most types of cleaning service companies. The pay is pretty good too. Of [...]

Pure aluminum and pure magnesium are completely unsuitable as structural materials for airframes, because they have very low strength. However, when alloyed (chemically mixed) with each other or with other metals, their strength is vastly improved, and they form the most widely used group of airframe materials. Alloying metals include zinc, copper, manganese, silicon and [...]

Whether you utilize the services of a charter broker or contract directly with an aircraft charter operator for your next private jet charter flight, the tough questions must be asked to ensure your flight meets all regulatory and safety standards. After all, during an accident is the wrong time to learn that you have chartered [...]

In a jammed city or a concrete jungle city, parking problem exist not only for vehicle drivers in the city but also to major airlines companies. Due to lesser space, parking becomes a big problem. The aircraft storage and parking is highly expensive. These expenses are huge add-ons on list of expenditure for airlines companies. [...]

Aircraft service imposes severe environmental conditions on electric wire. To assure satisfactory service, inspect the wire at regular intervals for abrasions, defective insulation, condition of terminal posts, and buildup of corrosion under or around swaged terminals. When replacing copper wire with aluminium wire, increase the gauge of the wire two sizes. Voltage Drop in Electrical [...]

If you want to purchase an airplane then you need to do some research beforehand. In order to make a smart decision, you’ll need a few tips for getting started. Even if you just want a small plane, and don’t plan on spending that much money, you still need to take precautions before making your [...]

All aircraft, like cars, must undergo regular maintenance in order to keep them fit for flying (though obviously cars don’t fly). The consequences of a poorly maintained aircraft however are much more grave than of a poorly maintained car. In this article, I will illustrate important maintenance checks aircraft must undergo. There are 5 main [...]