Who Invented The Rivet? A “Riveting” Bit Of Aviation History.

February 28, 2019 | Aerospace

The Rivet is as critical to airplane construction as the lightweight aluminum from which they are made. It did not take long for engineers to determine that the dome head rivet was causing a lot of drag, leading to the … Read More

Check! How The Checklist was Born.

February 5, 2019 | Aerospace

No airplane flies today without the pilots following a detailed checklist for almost every part of the flight from engine start to engine stop. There is just too much for a pilot to remember. In early aviation, flying was simple … Read More

What is an Aeronautical Beacon?

January 28, 2019 | Did You Know?

Ever notice colored flashing lights at the top of a tower structure at an airport or landmark? Or maybe wondered how a pilot knows the difference between airports and landmarks at night? The aeronautical beacon is one of the ways … Read More

Did You Know? Fun Facts About Manufacturing

November 2, 2015 | Did You Know?

For Every $1.00 Spent on Manufacturing, $1.37 is Added to the Economy Manufacturing plays a key role in the overall health and growth of our nation’s economy. In fact, the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) states that for every $1.00 … Read More