Fatigue Failure Fatigue failure of metal components is by far the most common type of the failure of aircraft components. Fatigue Failure is defined as the progressive and localized structural damage that occurs when a material is subjected to repeated or fluctuating loads (cyclic loading). The maximum stress values are less than the ultimate tensile stress limit, and may be below the yield stress limit of the material.

Aero Linx: Collegiate Soaring Association In late 1985, CSA was formed to foster and promote the amateur sports of gliding and soaring in the context of Colleges and Universities, on a National and non-profit basis. More specifically, CSA exists to:  Sanction Intercollegiate Soaring Contests for teams and individuals Maintain regular communication between existing College Soaring organizations Act as a clearing-house of information towards the formation of new College Soaring organizations Act as a central publicizing and fund-raising body for soaring by young people enrolled in school...

“The delivery of our 50th Signature Series aircraft is important to NetJets for several reasons. First, the timing allows us to celebrate this delivery during our 50th anniversary year. Second, it clearly demonstrates our continued commitment to our customers, giving them state-of-the-art, custom-built aircraft designed to provide the ultimate flying experience. Finally, it is a reminder that the company is fulfilling its strategy to completely refresh its fleet with the record $17.6 billion aircraft order (up to 670 new aircraft) we placed beginning in 2010.” Source: NetJets Chairman and CEO Jordan Hansell, NetJets takes delivery of its 50th Signature Series aircraft. This is the third Challenger 350 to enter th