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Tempest®, a Tempest Aero Group™ affiliate, is proud to announce the expansion of their new Platinum Electronic Fluid Pump line. These new pumps have been designed from the ground up and will replace many of the Facet Gold-Flo fluid pumps that are no longer available to the aviation market.

An aircraft airframe encompasses the fuselage, wings, tail assembly and undercarriage, providing essential structural strength and rigidity for flight. This critical component is key to an aircraft's performance, efficiency and safety.

Although aircraft may be designed for a variety of different purposes, most of them have the same major components. The major components of an aircraft typically include a fuselage, wings, an empennage, landing gear, and a powerplant. 

In order to understand how the major components and subcomponents of an aircraft work, it is important to be familiar with basic aerodynamic concepts. 

Aircraft, aircraft engines, and propellers are all products that are designed according to specific airworthiness standards published by the FAA. These specific airworthiness standards were developed by the FAA to ensure that aviation products are designed safely. 

The FAA classifies machines operated or flown in the air according to their characteristics and physical properties. Here are some of the most general definitions used by the FAA in regard to aircraft and aircraft groupings.

Aircraft avionics (aviation electronics) are essential for modern flight. Avionics systems are crucial in navigating accurately, maintaining clear communication with air traffic control and managing your aircraft's performance.

This article provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of aviation lighting systems used in aircraft for safety and visibility. All airplane lights have a specific function and role, from communicating an aircraft's position to other pilots and ground control to ensuring safe taxiing on airport grounds.

Every pilot requires a deep understanding of the aviation six pack, the essential instruments that empower them with vital flight data. Learn about the intricacies of these instruments and their real-world applications.

While most pilots are familiar with pre-flight and post-flight inspections, adhering to a structured exterior and interior cleaning checklist can make a world of difference in the long-term performance of aircraft.