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Bearings are crucial devices in industrial machinery that facilitate the smooth transition of movement between components. They come in many forms, but one of the most durable of the many types is the tapered roller bearing. As a result of their cone-like shape, these bearings are able to support large loads in multiple directions, lending great versatility to many industrial applications. Therefore, they have found use in many heavy-duty operations where bearings are often subject to large loads of varying directions. To find a roller bearing type which can best suit your operational needs, we invite you to read on ahead.

Before the introduction of the Airbus A320 family of planes, all aircraft had a central yoke in their cockpits. The original yoke was a two-handed tool which pilots could use to manually control the aircraft’s functions. Then in 1985, Airbus designed the first commercial airliner with a side stick in place of the central yoke. Up until that point, fighter jets were the only ones using side stick navigation. Now, nearly all modern Airbus aircraft use side sticks, while Boeing has committed to keeping the central yoke. After this, if you are curious what is the difference between these configurations, simply read on as we discuss the ways in which they vary.

Flight instruments are crucial elements of aircraft, allowing pilots to maintain readings on various flight parameters such as altitude, attitude, airspeed, and more. Having measurements on such characteristics is paramount as it ensures that optimal flight paths are followed and hazards avoided. For this to be upheld, all instruments must function correctly and with ample accuracy. When one wishes to test their instruments for their performance, apparatuses known as air data test systems (ADTS) are used.