When the Boeing 787 operates on autopilot, its sophisticated... flight control system manages the flaperons to maintain stable flight, particularly during turbulence. The system continuously receives data from various sensors, including airspeed indicators, inertial navigation systems, and accelerometers. When turbulence is detected, the autopilot system automatically adjusts the position of the flaperons to counteract any rolling motions caused by gusts or disturbances in the airflow.show more

Boeing is researching innovative ways to tackle turbulence, with... two new patented systems targeting both detection and airflow control. 🔹 US4258823A – System for Measuring Turbulence Remotely: Uses advanced electromagnetic sensors to detect turbulence ahead, giving pilots early warnings and feeding data into a real-time 3D global turbulence map. 🔹 EP1842081A2 – Inflow Turbulence Control Structure: Simulates real in-flight turbulence on the ground to make engine and airframe testing more realistic. What's the worst turbulence you've ever experienced on a flight?show more

Airbus Vertical Speed Indicators (VSI) primarily use a blended... "baro-inertial" system to display precise vertical speed, combining responsive inertial data from the Inertial Reference System (IRS) with long-term stable barometric pressure data. The inertial signal is used for dynamic maneuvers and air data for stability over time. This hybrid approach provides rapid responsiveness to pitch changes while maintaining accuracy, reducing errors inherent in using either system alone. Local airflow disruptions (such as turbulence or unsteady wind) can momentarily alter the static pressure, causing the VSI to show unsteadiness or oscillations even when the aircraft is on the ground.show more

What is the RAT? The RAT is a small... wind turbine stowed within the aircraft fuselage and deployed automatically when certain failure conditions are met. Once extended into the airstream, it uses the forward motion of the aircraft to spin and generate power—mechanical, hydraulic, or electrical. Primary Functions of the RAT on the 787-8 1. Hydraulic Backup Power On deployment, the RAT drives a variable displacement inline hydraulic pump. It pressurizes the center hydraulic system, enabling continued operation of critical flight control surfaces such as the ailerons, elevators, and rudder. This is vital in maintaining aircraft controllability if normal hydraulic sources are lost. 2. Supplementary Electrical Power While the RAT is primarily a hydraulic power source on the 787-8, it can also, in some configurations, drive an emergency generator. This generator provides sufficient AC and DC power to support essential avionics, flight displays, and communications systems. Deployment Scenarios: When Does the RAT Automatically Deploy? The RAT on the Boeing 787-8 deploys automatically—without crew input—under the following emergency conditions: 1. Dual Engine Failure If both engines fail, resulting in the loss of engine-driven electrical and hydraulic generation, the RAT deploys to maintain critical flight control power. 2. Complete Electrical Loss to Flight Instruments If there’s a total loss of electrical power to both the captain’s and first officer’s primary flight instruments, the RAT ensures these systems remain powered. 3. Low Pressure in All Three Hydraulic Systems If all three systems—Left, Center, and Right—lose hydraulic pressure, the RAT provides emergency hydraulic power through the center system. 4. EMP Failure + Engine Loss During Takeoff or Landing If all four Electric Motor Pumps (EMPs) fail and an engine fails during takeoff or landing, the RAT deploys to sustain flight control power during these critical phases. Automatic and Autonomous Operation One of the RAT’s key advantages is its fully autonomous activation. Pilots do not need to manually deploy it; the system is designed to react immediately to predefined failure logic, reducing workload and ensuring flight-critical systems remain powered. In Summary The Ram Air Turbine (RAT) on the Boeing 787-8 is not just a backup—it's a lifesaving last resort. It deploys automatically to supply hydraulic and limited electrical power when all other power sources fail. Designed with layered redundancy in mind, it is one of the unsung heroes of modern aircraft systems, ensuring that even in worst-case scenarios, pilots retain control to guide the aircraft—and its passengers—safely to the ground.show more

Following the Airbus A320 emergency airworthiness action, everyone will... be talking about the ELAC (Elevator Aileron Computer) manufactured by Thales, which caused a sudden pitch-down without pilot input on JetBlue 1230 back in October. So here’s everything you need to know about ELAC. The ELAC System in the Airbus A320: The Brains Behind Pitch and Roll Control At the heart of the sophisticated fly-by-wire flight control system of the Airbus A320 lies the ELAC (Elevator Aileron Computer). This crucial component acts as one of the primary computational units that translate pilot commands into precise movements of the aircraft’s fundamental control surfaces: the elevators and the ailerons. ELAC plays a pivotal role in ensuring the aircraft’s stability and enabling smooth, safe, and efficient flight. What is ELAC? ELAC stands for Elevator Aileron Computer. On the A320, there are two main ELAC computers—ELAC 1 and ELAC 2—which operate together as essential elements of the aircraft’s fly-by-wire architecture. This system relies on electrical signals, rather than traditional mechanical cables, to transmit control inputs from the cockpit to the flight control surfaces. Key Functions of the ELAC System: Elevator Control: The elevators are control surfaces located on the horizontal tailplane of the aircraft. They govern movement around the lateral axis (pitch), determining whether the aircraft ascends or descends. ELAC receives signals from the pilot’s sidestick and translates them into precise commands to move the elevators, achieving the desired pitch attitude. Aileron Control: Ailerons are control surfaces situated on the trailing edge of the wings. They manage movement around the longitudinal axis (roll), controlling the aircraft’s banking to the left or right. The ELAC processes pilot inputs and moves the ailerons to achieve the intended bank angle. Implementing Flight Control Laws: One of ELAC’s most critical responsibilities is enforcing the pre-programmed flight control laws embedded within the Airbus computers. These laws ensure the aircraft responds to pilot commands in a calculated and safe manner, providing protection against maneuvers that could exceed operational limits (such as overspeed or critical angles of attack). Fault Monitoring and Redundancy: The ELAC system includes a high degree of redundancy to ensure safety. If one ELAC computer malfunctions, the other can seamlessly take over. ELAC also continuously monitors the performance of control surfaces and associated systems, issuing warnings to the crew if any anomalies are detected. ELAC 1 and ELAC 2: Distribution and Responsibility ELAC 1: Primarily controls the ailerons and certain elevator functions, especially those relying on the blue hydraulic system. ELAC 2: Primarily controls the elevators and the Trimmable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS), utilizing the green and yellow hydraulic systems. Info via Ashraf Yehia, Aircraft Structure Repair Engineer/LinkedIn.show more

#ISPR #Pakistan today conducted successful flight test of Fatah-II,... equipped with state of the art avionics, sophisticated navigation system and unique flight trajectory. DG ISPR #PakistanArmy #ISPR The weapon system is capable of engaging targets with high precision up to a range of 400 kilometres. Flight test was witnessed by senior officers from tri services and dedicated scientists and engineers. President, Prime Minister of Pakistan, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Army Staff congratulated participating troops and scientists on successful conduct of flight test.show more

Indian investigators are set to visit Seattle for Boeing... lab testing tied to the Air India Flight 132 incident involving Boeing 787-8 VT-ANX. The aircraft, operating London Heathrow–Bengaluru on Feb. 2, 2026, was grounded after pilots reported the left Fuel Control Switch slipped from “RUN” to “CUTOFF.” Officials want Boeing to prove under controlled testing that the fuel switches cannot move on their own — even under vibration, turbulence, electrical faults, or other extreme conditions. Boeing is expected to demonstrate that the switch will not move unless physically operated by a human. The outcome of the tests could play a major role in determining whether the incident was caused by mechanical failure, external factors, or human interaction.show more

Here is real-time video of the Tesla crashing into... the house in Texas a couple nights ago. The car was absolutely FLYING. Again, Tesla's vehicle logs will show whether any system was turned on or not, but neither Autopilot nor FSD operates at speeds like this in residential areas.show more

Airbus 320 ram air turbine (RAT) test The Ram... Air Turbine (RAT) on the Airbus A320 is a retractable, wind-driven emergency power source located on the aircraft's belly. In the event of a total primary power loss, it deploys into the airflow to power the Blue Hydraulic System, ensuring pilots can still control critical flight surfaces and land safely. 📹: aerowingsxshow more

🇷🇺💥🇺🇸 The Russian army is burning American Patriot air... defense systems in the border area! ▪️Footage of the destruction of launchers and radars of the American anti-aircraft missile system by BM-35 aircraft of the "North" and "Rubicon" troop groups in the Kharkiv region. ▪️The US missile defense system was detected after its radar was turned on by the Russian Aerospace Forces, and then the target coordinates were transmitted to the operators of BM-35 strike drones. - RVvoenkorshow more

🇷🇺🔥 Russian combat laser destroys drone at 1.5 km... distance in tests 🔸The working distance of the Posokh laser system developed by LazerBuzz company has been increased by 0.5 km, its developers state, with a fixed-wing FPV UAV successfully destroyed during a mock attack. 🔸The Posokh system is a Russian laser weapon designed to combat aerial targets to protect industrial and critical infrastructure facilities. 🔸It has an integrated radar system and can destroy targets in less than 0.5 seconds, including in automatic mode. 🔸The system operates by physically impacting the UAV based on focused ytterbium laser radiation technology, with the ray power reaching 80kW.show more

Footage released by Russian Forces in Eastern Ukraine show... that Electronic-Warfare Units were able to Down 1 out of the 15 Boeing Insitu “ScanEagle” Surveillance Drones provided to Ukraine by the U.S. in Late 2022; each Drone with its “Sensor Payload” is worth between $500,000 and $1 Million with an entire System including 4 Drones, a Control Station/Terminal, and the Launch System being worth $4-5 Million.show more

Footage from the Krasnodar region confirms the launch of... a surface-to-air missile, likely from a Russian S-300 or S-400 air defense system. The video captures the missile’s launch, flight, and impact on a nearby residential building. Russian state media attempted to claim the explosion was caused by a Ukrainian drone attack, despite clear evidence of a misfired Russian missile. #Russiashow more

What Looks Like A Complex Set Of Spinning Parts... Is The Core Of How Trucks Convert Engine Power Into Motion. A drivetrain system transfers torque from the engine through the transmission, driveshaft, and differential to the wheels. Each component plays a specific role. The transmission adjusts torque and speed, the driveshaft carries rotational force, and the differential distributes power between wheels while allowing them to rotate at different speeds during turns. Seeing the system in motion reveals how precisely synchronized these components must be to handle heavy loads and maintain efficiency under stress. In Heavy Vehicles, Power Is Only Useful When It Is Controlled.show more

A facial recognition system in China. When crossing the... street in a wrong place, it displays the offender's face and name on a big screen to publicly shame them. A fine is also automatically deducted from the bank account after identification. Welcome to the future.show more

On Air India 🇮🇳 Flight 171, flying from Ahmedabad... to London, there were 232 passengers and 12 crew members, including 52 UK 🇬🇧 Citizens The Boeing 787 Dreamliner crashed shortly after takeoff. It is unknown how many of the 242 people survivedshow more

BREAKING: A K2 Airways Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft carrying... five crew members has lost contact with air traffic control after reporting a navigational system problem during a flight from Sharjah to Karachi, according to Pakistan aviation authorities. The crew reported the navigational system issue at 2118 PST while traveling to Karachi. Radar contact and communication were lost approximately 155 nautical miles west of Karachi, the Pakistan Airports Authority said. Before losing contact, the aircraft was observed on radar rapidly descending and with rapid heading change, the authority stated. Pakistan aviation authorities have launched a search and rescue operation at sea through various agencies to locate the missing aircraft.show more

🚨 NEW YORK FLIGHT GETS WET Passengers on a... New York-bound flight were drenched by a mysterious mist from the air vents, turning their journey into a soggy saga. This unusual event, often mistaken for a rare occurrence, is caused by condensation—when warm outside air meets the plane's air conditioning system. EasyJet reassured passengers that despite the discomfort, the phenomenon is entirely safe, prioritizing safety. Source: Dailymailshow more

Thousands of Airbus A320 airliners around the world might... require a software update, potentially causing flight delays or cancellations during the busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Airbus identified an apparent issue relating to "intense solar radiation," which "may corrupt data critical to the functioning of flight controls" and recommended an emergency software update to the A320 family of aircraft – a common passenger plane for U.S. carriers. This emergency update stems from an incident Oct. 30 when a JetBlue flight traveling from Cancun, Mexico, to Newark, New Jersey, experienced an issue with its flight controls. The plane dropped about 100 feet in seven seconds, according to preliminary flight data from Flightradar24, and was diverted to Tampa, Florida.show more

Good video of the moment drone sanctions were applied... to the VNIIR plant in Cheboksary, Chuvashia Republic. This plant produces electronics for use in missiles such as guidance, flight control, and navigation systems. It also produces bright light and heat when sanctioned.😎🔥show more