Airbus Flaps/THS Setting
On the Takeoff page on the MCDU, the takeoff configuration is entered into the FMS. This takeoff configuration comprises settings …
Aircraft
What is Flex Temperature? Flex TO (Takeoff) Temperature
Flex (short for flexible) temperature is an Airbus-centric term used to describe the use of derated thrust takeoff procedures. Similar …
What Happens If a Commercial Airliner Stalls?
An aerodynamic stall occurs when an airfoil is no longer able to produce sufficient lift, in which airflow over and …
Airbus Engine Mode Selector Crank
On Airbus aircraft, the engine ignition system is controlled via a singular switch that controls the engine start process. This …
Airbus Detents and Autothrust (A/THR) System
From the A320 series onwards, the throttle and power setting system on Airbus aircraft is designed to maximize efficiency, safety, …
A320-100 vs A320-200: Key Differences Between the Types
The Airbus A320 family is considered the most commercially successful narrowbody aircraft of all time. With over 10,000 aircraft produced …
Why Does the CRJ Series Not Have an Autothrottle System?
The genesis of the regional jet market on a large scale dates back to the early 1990s. The most common …
Difference Between Semi-Monocoque and Monocoque Structures
The difference between a monocoque and semi-monocoque structure is the way in which they absorb and carry flight loads. A …
Do Aircraft Serial Numbers Change? | Difference Between an Aircraft Registration and Serial Number
In aviation terminology, there are often various terms used to describe specific aspects of an aircraft’s details. These terms are …
Why Do Planes Accelerate When Landing?
During the landing phase of flight, it is not uncommon to feel the aircraft “accelerating” close to a touchdown. This …
Straight Wing Advantages | Wing Design
Perhaps the most conventional wing design used on early aircraft, the straight or rectangular wing design has many advantages aerodynamically. …
A320 Fuel Burn Per Hour | Airbus A320 Fuel Consumption
Perhaps one of the most important metrics for measuring capability and performance, the fuel consumption of an aircraft is a …