Engineers can often use small-scale models to test the physics of their creations, but sometimes there’s no substitute for going large. In this photo, we see a full-size commercial engine Keep reading
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How Jet Engines Work
Jet engines are a major part of aviation today, and this great video from the new LIB LAB project breaks down how jet engines operate. It focuses especially on the Keep reading
Ice in Engines
Ice build-up is a major hazard on airplane wings and control surfaces, but ice can accrete on internal engine components, too. When this happens, the turbofan jet engine can lose Keep reading