Month: February 2023

Have you ever wondered how landing gear works? This video explains the history, purpose, and operation of an aircraft landing gear. Landing gear isn't essential for flight, but it is essential for smooth landings. The first retractable aircraft landing gear was developed in the 1930s. Video Source With it came an increase in speed and efficiency. Today's landing gear constitutes between 3-5% of the total weight of planes. However, it can take up a large percentage of maintenance time. Most landing gear components are made by specialist companies owing to the complexity of the gear and the precision needed for landing gear parts. The essential part of aircraft landing gear is the central strut, machined out of high-quality steel. This part is connected to the wheels and supports all the...

When do you know if you have a roof in need of replacement? This clever video will show you some of the most important signs. Roof replacement is a big decision and many times, needed repairs can be completed before they become an issue, if planning is taken into account. It's always preferred to be proactive about replacing a roof. If you know the lifetime of your shingles, and you know when your shingles were installed, it's a simple matter of calculating based on that information when you will need to replace them. Video Source Shingles have a slight overrun of their lifespan, but it's a better idea not to push them out too far. If you have to react to a roof leak or other problem in replacing your roof, it will be more expensive. Roof repairs after a leak will probably also come wi...