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# ![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) @airmainengineer aircraftmaintenancengineer

aircraftmaintenancengineer posts on X about happened, $ba, $7846t, lisbon the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

### Engagements: XXXXXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1169088148745400320/interactions)
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- X Week XXXXXXXXX +105%
- X Month XXXXXXXXXX +18%

### Mentions: XX [#](/creator/twitter::1169088148745400320/posts_active)
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- X Week XXX -XX%
- X Month XXX +62%

### Followers: XXXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1169088148745400320/followers)
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- X Week XXXXXX +1.20%
- X Month XXXXXX +21%

### CreatorRank: XXXXX [#](/creator/twitter::1169088148745400320/influencer_rank)
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### Social Influence [#](/creator/twitter::1169088148745400320/influence)
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**Social category influence**
[stocks](/list/stocks)  #452 [countries](/list/countries)  XXXX% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  XXXX% [finance](/list/finance)  XXXX% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  XXXX% [currencies](/list/currencies)  XXXX% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  XXXX%

**Social topic influence**
[happened](/topic/happened) #29, [$ba](/topic/$ba) #8, [$7846t](/topic/$7846t) #242, [lisbon](/topic/lisbon) 1.08%, [milan](/topic/milan) 1.08%, [united states](/topic/united-states) 1.08%, [mlg](/topic/mlg) 1.08%, [air india](/topic/air-india) 1.08%, [india](/topic/india) 1.08%, [generator](/topic/generator) XXXX%

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**Top assets mentioned**
[Boeing Co (BA)](/topic/$ba) [Alphabet Inc Class A (GOOGL)](/topic/$googl) [Spirit Airlines, Inc. (SAVE)](/topic/spirit-airlines)
### Top Social Posts [#](/creator/twitter::1169088148745400320/posts)
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Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

"An oxygen generator on the XXX in action with a short explanation and some more interesting information I hope you learn something from this video. πŸ“Έ by ig/nextgenerationmechanic"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1942644858235281749) 2025-07-08 18:00:01 UTC 31.6K followers, 31.1K engagements


"Which airlined show Air Crash Investigation tv seriesπŸ˜‚βœˆ Not an ad"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1940877961193750870) 2025-07-03 20:59:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 9174 engagements


"Can you guess whats happening here πŸ“Έ by reddit/Ianbot8"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1942169222978904083) 2025-07-07 10:30:01 UTC 31.6K followers, 22.2K engagements


"Airbus A320-200 TAP Air Portugal Landing with a beautiful view of Lisbon Airport Runway XX ✈✨ πŸ“Έ by ig/lisbon.airport.spotting Not an ad"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945204217855271301) 2025-07-15 19:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 12.3K engagements


"Do you think we missed any tools that aircraft technicians must have πŸ“Έ by ig/xtreme_aviation"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1942826051312259451) 2025-07-09 06:00:01 UTC 31.5K followers, 6596 engagements


"Airbus Boeing stall alarms 🚨 πŸ“Έ by ig/istehkam13 Not an ad"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1941806831787221272) 2025-07-06 10:30:00 UTC 31.4K followers, 4661 engagements


"British Airways Boeing 747s are being scrapped in the desert marking the end of an era for this iconic aircraft in aviation history. Not an ad"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1941353848268115990) 2025-07-05 04:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 128.4K engagements


"As fas as i check the man who died was Andrea Russo a 35-year-old man with a history of drug problems took his own life by jumping into a jet engine of a taxiing Volotea Airbus A319 at Milan Bergamo Airport on July X 2025 around 10:35 a.m. He entered the terminal without a ticket evaded Border Police and ran onto the tarmac before throwing himself into the engine causing a loud noise and leading to flight diversions cancellations and a temporary suspension of airport operations"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943713442617307627) 2025-07-11 16:46:11 UTC 31.6K followers, 3219 engagements


"Can you rate the landing πŸ“Έ by ig/runthisshitt"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945543455347790288) 2025-07-16 17:58:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 13K engagements


"Brand new aircraft ✈ sooo shiny ✨ sooo clean ✨ Can you guess aircraft model✈ πŸ“Έ by ig/gtaviationyyz Not an ad"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1933901995032695218) 2025-06-14 14:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 16.7K engagements


"πŸ”§βœˆ A troubleshoot and replacement of the faulty component on the LH air conditioning system on the Boeing 737NG. Enjoy πŸ“Έ by ig/nextgenerationmechanic Not an ad"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943981161795268940) 2025-07-12 10:30:01 UTC 31.5K followers, 8421 engagements


"Thrust reverser operational test ✈ Can you name the engine model πŸ“Έ by @tr_spotters"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1941897430515019816) 2025-07-06 16:30:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 13.4K engagements


"Can you rate the drift✈ πŸ“Έ by ig/aviationtomfoolery"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1939654650632065487) 2025-06-30 11:58:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 54.1K engagements


"The Convair XXX a remarkable yet underappreciated jet airliner in aviation history completed its final flight in 1991 nearly two decades after its commercial retirement in 1973. Manufactured by Convair a division of General Dynamics based in the United States this sleek aircraft was designed to compete with industry giants like the Boeing XXX and Douglas DC-8. Introduced in 1959 the Convair XXX was celebrated for its impressive cruising speed of approximately XXX mph (990 km/h) making it one of the fastest commercial jetliners of its era capable of rivaling or even surpassing the Boeing 707"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944773631357423831) 2025-07-14 14:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 14.5K engagements


"Can you guess what he is doing✈ πŸ“Έ by ig/emirates_spotter1"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1942033325041889780) 2025-07-07 01:30:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 70.8K engagements


"Can you guess the aircraft models πŸ“Έ by reddit/streetupset740"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944569787280990332) 2025-07-14 01:29:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 3715 engagements


"Akasa Air Plane Struck by Cargo Truck at Mumbai Airport On Monday afternoon a third-party ground handling cargo truck accidentally collided with an Akasa Air plane parked at Mumbais Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. No passengers or crew were on board and no injuries were reported. The aircraft is currently under thorough inspection to evaluate any damage. Akasa Air is collaborating with the third-party ground handler to investigate the incidents cause"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944833081094910122) 2025-07-14 18:55:14 UTC 31.6K followers, 3206 engagements


"Qantas A380 Incident at Sydney Airport Causes Significant Delays Qantas passengers are experiencing a prolonged delay after an aerobridge collided with Engine No. X of an Airbus A380-842 at Sydney Airport. The incident occurred on Saturday morning as the aircraft was being readied for a 15-hour flight to Johannesburg South Africa. Flight QF63 scheduled to depart at 9:30 AM was at the gate when the ground incident damaged the engines inlet cowl"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943971804885745961) 2025-07-12 09:52:50 UTC 31.6K followers, 6547 engagements


"πŸ”Ή Turbine Engine Starting Systems: Starting a turbine engine involves initiating airflow fuel delivery and ignition in a controlled sequence. These systems are crucial to bring the engine from a static state to self-sustaining operation. πŸ”Ή Brief Explanation: Turbine engine starting systems are designed to spin the compressor and introduce fuel and ignition at the right moment. Once the engine reaches idle RPM and is self-sustaining the starter disengages. πŸ”Ή How It Works (Basic Start Sequence): X. Starter Engages Spins the compressor section (via air electric or hydraulic power). 2."  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1941036757807399075) 2025-07-04 07:30:00 UTC 31.3K followers, 23.4K engagements


"Do you know why hangar doors are made like this"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943913463086297502) 2025-07-12 06:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 131.8K engagements


"4 digit combination lock mechanism for actuating fuel cutoff switches😱 πŸ“Έ bu reddit/seeking-health"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944592689212637517) 2025-07-14 03:00:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 83.2K engagements


"A380 brake unit test ✈ Here you are a fun fact about brake units. During a rejected takeoff or hard landing brake temperatures can exceed 2000C (3600F) thats hotter than some lava flows. Pilots and ground crews use infrared sensors or brake temperature indicators to monitor them and sometimes you can even see them glowing red"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943420715967090939) 2025-07-10 21:23:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 125.3K engagements


"Boeing C17 Globemaster III Indian Air Force Landing at Lisbon Airport with double perspectives πŸ“Έ by youtube/lisbon.airport.spotting Not an ad"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1941761533538644158) 2025-07-06 07:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 3609 engagements


"They say any landing you can walk away from is a good one even if the planes on fire. This was a Swedish Air Force Saab XX Viggen crash back in 1971. The pilot spent around XX seconds inside the burning wreck before climbing out completely unharmed. πŸ“Έ by ig/runthisshitt"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944909525930401986) 2025-07-14 23:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 98.9K engagements


"Rate my runway inspection πŸ˜‚βœˆ πŸ“Έ by reddit/flyingkalakukko"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944411499549659389) 2025-07-13 15:00:01 UTC 31.6K followers, 15.9K engagements


"What is your favourite position for aircraft engines Inside or under the wings Or in tail"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944457044691694042) 2025-07-13 18:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 72.4K engagements


"In Russia engines from old fighter jets like the MiG-15 are being repurposed for an unusual task: snow removal. In regions with heavy snowfall these engines are specially modified and mounted on trucks. These powerful jet engines can quickly clear large amounts of snow with strong airflow. This method particularly effective for clearing airport runways offers both speed and efficiency. This creative use of old technology provides a novel solution for snow removal"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1939609864344416554) 2025-06-30 09:00:02 UTC 31.3K followers, 126.1K engagements


"C-5A makes nose gear-up landing at Rhein-Main Air Base on August XX 1986"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944389349128429984) 2025-07-13 13:32:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 188.2K engagements


"A stunning sunset arrival of an Air France Concorde into Paris 1980s. πŸ“Έ by ig/concordelegacy"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944116802440900692) 2025-07-12 19:29:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 6178 engagements


"The Shocking Truth About Aircraft and Static Electricity Did you know airplanes can accumulate static electricity while soaring through the skies The answer is YES As an aircraft moves through the atmosphere it interacts with particles like dust moisture and ice crystals. This interaction generates static electricity especially during flights through clouds or precipitation. How Do Aircraft Handle Static Electricity Static Wicks: These small needle-like rods are mounted on the edges of the wings and tail. Their role To safely discharge static electricity into the atmosphere acting like"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944683537766224154) 2025-07-14 09:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 41.9K engagements


"Invisible plane on google earth Can you guess the aircraft model"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943822865994068339) 2025-07-12 00:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 11.5K engagements


"✈ Mid-Air Collision Avoidance: Know the Rules of the Sky Pilots must apply right-of-way rules to stay safe and predictable during flight: 🟩 Converging: The aircraft on the right has the right-of-way. πŸŸ₯ Head-on: Both aircraft turn right to avoid. 🟦 Same path: The overtaken aircraft has the right-of-way. ⚠ Never overtake by climbing descending or cutting in front of the aircraft with right-of-way. 🧠 These are ICAO-standard procedures every pilot must know because reaction time at 120+ knots is short πŸ“Έ by fb/atpl questionbank"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945023024115175517) 2025-07-15 07:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 10.7K engagements


"Can you guess the engine type πŸ“Έ by ig/soychrislf"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944819433324581331) 2025-07-14 18:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 28.3K engagements


"🚨🚨The Beech B200 Super King Air registered as PH-ZAZ crashed during takeoff from runway XX on London Southend Airport in Essex. striking the ground and erupting into flames. πŸ“Έ by @agussromagnoli"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944436401837084722) 2025-07-13 16:38:58 UTC 31.6K followers, 5951 engagements


"Instrument Landing System (ILS): Precision in the Skies In aviation safety is not just a priority it's a culture. One of the unsung technologies that silently saves lives and enables smoother operations worldwide is the Instrument Landing System (ILS). ILS provides crucial radio signal guidance to help pilots land aircraft with precision especially in low visibility conditions like fog heavy rain or night operations. How it works: ILS operates through two main components: Localizer: Aligns the aircraft horizontally with the runway centerline. Glide Slope: Guides the aircraft vertically"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943641169235157329) 2025-07-11 11:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 20.5K engagements


"Have you ever seen SR-71 Blackbird engine before"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943573473093144919) 2025-07-11 07:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 89.3K engagements


"🚨🚨Fatal Hot Air Balloon Crash in Brazil At least eight people perished when a hot air balloon with XX passengers crashed in Praia Grande Santa Catarina Brazil after catching fire mid-air"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1936429058902135268) 2025-06-21 14:20:39 UTC 31.6K followers, 105.6K engagements


"πŸ›° Understanding RAIM GPS Integrity Monitoring in Aviation RAIM is a critical feature in GPS-based navigation systems that ensures signal integrity by identifying faulty satellite data. ✈ Key Concepts: Requires X or more satellites to detect anomalies (RAIM FD). Needs X or more to exclude the faulty signal and continue safely (RAIM FDE). If a range anomaly is detected the system either alerts the pilot or eliminates the faulty satellite to maintain safe navigation. πŸ’‘ RAIM helps ensure precision and trust in GNSS-based procedures like RNAV and RNP especially in non-radar environments. πŸ“Έ by"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1942871352509091900) 2025-07-09 09:00:01 UTC 31.6K followers, 9468 engagements


"🚨On July X 2025 an accidental activation of the fire suppression system at Spirit Airlines maintenance hangar at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) caused a large release of foam flooding the 126000-square-foot facility"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1941825454647779796) 2025-07-06 11:44:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 9361 engagements


"Taking up to skies after XX years 😱 Can you guess the aircraft model πŸ“Έ bu ig/flyingheritage"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944230048703426608) 2025-07-13 02:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 114.4K engagements


"Farming drone saved a kid in Vietnam . Do you think drones are one of the best inventions"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1942395711678734609) 2025-07-08 01:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 6469 engagements


"Tense Incident at Soekarno-Hatta Airport: Batik Air Plane Nearly Crash Lands Due to Bad Weather A tense incident occurred when a Batik Air plane nearly experienced a crash landing due to bad weather at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (Soetta) in Tangerang Banten on Saturday (28/6). The plane was seen landing at an angle with its engine nearly touching the runway. Fortunately the pilot managed to control the situation ensuring the safety of passengers and crew. Severe weather including heavy rain strong winds and thick clouds disrupted flight operations in Jakarta. Several planes were reportedly forced"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1939254183200166327) 2025-06-29 09:26:41 UTC 31.6K followers, 376K engagements


"The Engine Start Levers or Fuel Cut off switches (different name same switches) control the fuel and ignition for the engines. The XXX shares the same switches and very similar logic to the Boeing XXX Max. The switches have been designed in such a way that they require a very deliberate movement in order for them to move from one position to another. Theyre also placed in such a position (below the thrust levers) so that its very unlikely that theyll be knocked. But even if they were the spring force and detent would prevent them from moving unintentionally. When we move the start levers from"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945181569271955603) 2025-07-15 18:00:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 137.6K engagements


"Can you guess what is happening here✈ πŸ“Έ by ig/yukonzach"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945294562769166846) 2025-07-16 01:29:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 3865 engagements


"DISSYMMETRY OF LIFT πŸ‘¨βœˆπŸ‘©βœˆ . When a helicopter is in a hover all the rotor blades are experiencing the same velocity of airflow but the velocity of the airflow seen by the rotor blades changes when the helicopter starts to move. For helicopters built in the United States the main rotor blades turn in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from the top. . 🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁 . Viewed from the top right side blades are moving toward the nose; and the left side blades are moving toward the tail. When the helicopter starts moving forward the blade on the right side is moving toward the relative wind and"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943935861021978969) 2025-07-12 07:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 3352 engagements


"A deep stall also known as a super stall is a hazardous condition primarily affecting T-tail aircraft where a stall leads to a significant loss of elevator authority making recovery difficult or impossible. It occurs when the wings angle of attack exceeds the critical angle (typically 1520) causing turbulent airflow that disrupts the horizontal stabilizer and elevators. This turbulence can also affect rear-mounted engines potentially causing engine stall or surge. T-tail aircraft often use stick pusher systems to prevent reaching such high angles of attack. So your guess is right"  
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"Do you think which one is better to record movies Drones or helicopters πŸ“Έ by ig/fred_north"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943505536017928460) 2025-07-11 03:00:03 UTC 31.6K followers, 8189 engagements


"An aircraft is engulfed by dust as a storm shuts down Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas reducing visibility to zero"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1942984594967429221) 2025-07-09 16:30:01 UTC 31.5K followers, 8069 engagements


"Can you rate the pilots skills🚁 πŸ“Έ by ig/rusrobin"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943075191891918992) 2025-07-09 22:30:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 10.6K engagements


"Landing in strong winds ✈ Can you guess where it landed πŸ“Έ by ig/mike_oconnell709"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945476261620703557) 2025-07-16 13:31:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 7392 engagements


"When you invite your aviation friends to your party and they all show up like this 🚁"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945158921817104888) 2025-07-15 16:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 4297 engagements


"Boeing 747-8F making a shockwave flying near the speed of sound and speeds where no Airbus could possibly fly. 😎 All hail the Queen✈ πŸ“Έ by @Vincent5327827"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944887130007756828) 2025-07-14 22:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 1M engagements


"What do you think about the runway at the Medeira Airport πŸ“Έ by ig/lisbon.airport.spotting Not an ad"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1940946161147240512) 2025-07-04 01:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 287.1K engagements


"What is the primary danger of a deep stall (especially T-tail aircraft)"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943043596082368652) 2025-07-09 20:24:27 UTC 31.6K followers, 26.5K engagements


"Do you think the helicopter pilots can handle Mach 19😱🚁"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1942282717837811863) 2025-07-07 18:01:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 8162 engagements


"Dramatic takeoff by a Eurocopter EC145 (Dragon 67) French EMS helicopter 😱🚁 πŸ“Έ by reddit/bodzio1981"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944139451820634160) 2025-07-12 20:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 94.8K engagements


"✈ Aircraft Wing & Control Surfaces Simple Guide πŸ›« - Ailerons: Help the plane roll (left/right tilt) - Elevators: Control the pitch (up/down nose) - Rudder: Turns the plane left or right (yaw) πŸ”„ - Flaps: Increase lift during takeoff and landing πŸͺ‚ - Types: Foreflap Midflap Attflap - Slats & Leading Edge Flaps: Help with airflow at slow speeds 🌬 - Spoilers: Reduce lift and help slow down or - descend πŸ›‘ - Tabs (Control Trim Balance): Help ease control pressure πŸ§ πŸ›  πŸ“˜ Covers Boeing XXX & XXX designs with wing section views for flap settings. These surfaces keep the plane balanced controlled"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1942508706635137356) 2025-07-08 08:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 31K engagements


"Can you rate this landing πŸ“Έ by ig/brayan_c206_oficial"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945271913447637049) 2025-07-15 23:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 69.8K engagements


"When your friend asked if the airplane is fine and sent you this video πŸ“Έ by reddit/confidentemotion581"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1942531607224537418) 2025-07-08 10:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 19.6K engagements


"The plane is flying better by itself than by me πŸ˜‚βœˆ πŸ“Έ by ig/yurii_atc"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1942463664642220170) 2025-07-08 06:00:01 UTC 31.6K followers, 68.4K engagements


"Meet the Antonov An-225 Mriya the largest heaviest and most powerful aircraft ever to grace the skies. Built in the late 1980s by the Soviet Union it was originally designed to carry the Buran space shuttle on its back. With a jaw-dropping wingspan of XXXX meters (290 feet) and a total length of XX meters it dwarfed nearly every aircraft in existence. Only one An-225 was ever completed making it a true one-of-one aviation marvel. Powered by six turbofan engines it could lift a world-record 250000 kg (550000 lbs) of cargo -including trains turbines and entire aircraft parts. It even holds the"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1940402582754939062) 2025-07-02 13:30:01 UTC 31.3K followers, 60.2K engagements


"De Havilland Q400 A MLG Wheel assembly replacement. Typical tire replacement the cold made it worse but it's part of working on the ramp. We aren't hangar queens πŸ‘‘. I had the chance to fly with the airplane right away going back home after a long rotation still a special feeling. πŸ“Έ by ig/only_fancowl . Go follow him for more aviation content . Not an ad"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1942056225413423542) 2025-07-07 03:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 13.8K engagements


"As far as i can find infirmation Andrea Russo a 35-year-old man with a history of drug problems took his own life by jumping into a jet engine of a taxiing Volotea Airbus A319 at Milan Bergamo Airport on July X 2025 around 10:35 a.m. He entered the terminal without a ticket evaded Border Police and ran onto the tarmac before throwing himself into the engine causing a loud noise and leading to flight diversions cancellations and a temporary suspension of airport operations"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943713784171835809) 2025-07-11 16:47:33 UTC 31.5K followers, 2280 engagements


"Todays reel dives into the Boeing XXX horizontal stabilizer trim system. Its a big one hope you enjoy it You guys liked the A321 version I posted so heres the XXX take: This system is cable-driven with electric motors and you can manually trim using the trim wheels in case of failure. Theres a drum under the cockpit and another one on the actuator itself. Don't forget to close the handle on the control wheel if you're trimming electrically it will hurt 🀣. Quite different from the Airbus family: while they also use cables it's only for position feedback movement is fully hydraulic via three"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944796532454383817) 2025-07-14 16:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 49.8K engagements


"Flap types shown in the image is explained. 1Plain Flap How it works: Simple hinge on the trailing edge. Effect: Increases lift and drag. Least complex but also least efficient. 2Slotted Flap How it works: Has a gap (slot) between the flap and the wing. Effect: Allows high-energy airflow to re-energize the boundary layer delaying stall and increasing lift more effectively than plain flaps. 3Split Flap How it works: Lower surface of the wing deflects down upper surface stays in place. Effect: Creates high drag and moderate lift. Often used for steep approaches. 4Zap Flap How it works: Slides"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945068323831488514) 2025-07-15 10:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 11K engagements


"🚨🚨On June XX 2025 Air India Flight AI171 (Boeing 787-8 VT-ANB) crashed XX seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad India into a residential area killing XXX onboard (all but one) and XX on the ground with XX injuries. The preliminary AAIB report highlights: βšͺFlight Details: After takeoff at 13:39 IST a mayday call reported loss of power. The aircraft piloted by experienced Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder crashed into a hostel causing explosions. βšͺInvestigation Focus: Black box data shows both engine fuel control switches moved to CUTOFF shutting down the engines. Cockpit"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943773823276659049) 2025-07-11 20:46:07 UTC 31.6K followers, 10.4K engagements


"Aura farming after the storm YUL edition πŸ˜† Tiktok: yul.ramp.pov Seen on ig/airport.ramplife"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944864227442790746) 2025-07-14 20:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 2298 engagements


"Possible bird strike at the Bastille Day flypast I managed to catch some of the Bastille day flypast today and looking back at one of my videos I'm pretty sure there was a bird strike at around X seconds in to the closest A400m. What do you all reckon πŸ“Έ by reddit/hglf"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944955089703047455) 2025-07-15 03:00:03 UTC 31.6K followers, 6142 engagements


"When your nav light is low on water πŸ“Έ by reddit/5tinkymx5"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1945498666376089639) 2025-07-16 15:00:02 UTC 31.6K followers, 2088 engagements


"Preliminary report for Air India is out. Here are main excerpts: - 08:08:42: Engine X and Engine X fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of XX sec - In the cockpit voice recording one of the pilots is heard asking the other why did he cutoff. The other pilot responded that he did not do so. - 08:08:52: Engine X fuel cutoff switch transitioned from CUTOFF to RUN - 08:08:56: the Engine X fuel cutoff switch also transitions from CUTOFF to RUN The EGT was observed to be rising for both engines indicating relight. Engine 1s core"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1943777337083895967) 2025-07-11 21:00:05 UTC 31.6K followers, 508.6K engagements


"Can you guess the aircraft model πŸ“Έ by ig/captainbere smarcus"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944275850935119958) 2025-07-13 06:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 13K engagements


"Lets talk about Airbus A330 which is special because its a highly versatile reliable and cost-effective wide-body aircraft. It serves in passenger cargo and military roles offers long-range efficiency with two engines and shares cockpit design with other Airbus jets making it easier and cheaper for airlines to operate. The updated A330neo adds better fuel efficiency and modern features. What do you think about Airbus A330 Which aircrafts edit would you like to see Thank you ig/spotting_planes for the videos so i could make an edit for you. Not an ad"  
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"Can you rate this landing πŸ“Έ by ig/aero_garimpo"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1944366447846695149) 2025-07-13 12:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 69.7K engagements


"Can you guess whats happening here✈πŸ”₯ πŸ“Έ by ig/clarkin302"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1904733814162620642) 2025-03-26 03:15:04 UTC 31.6K followers, 44.2K engagements


"Boeing 737-8 MLG wheel replacement ✈ πŸ“Έ by ig/only_fancowl go follow him for more aviation content ✈ Not an ad"  
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"The price of a new magnetic oil drain plug for a Challenger XXX engine starter. πŸ“Έ by reddit/kunosion Not an ad"  
![@airmainengineer Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:16/cr:twitter::1169088148745400320.png) [@airmainengineer](/creator/x/airmainengineer) on [X](/post/tweet/1938885079738331159) 2025-06-28 09:00:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 372.8K engagements

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aircraftmaintenancengineer posts on X about happened, $ba, $7846t, lisbon the most. They currently have XXXXXX followers and XXX posts still getting attention that total XXXXXXXXX engagements in the last XX hours.

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Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by @pinarello_pete @grok @sovereign_jets @quibblicious @vincent5327827 @pitboxer_crafts @dez_blanchfield @redpilledvishal @doris09732931 @mmuushin @spindrift76 @kayabay @zorboter @ralfellis @chhibbasharma @johndaw72654738 @mareeswj @fahadnaimb @david65r624 @drabseedeater

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"An oxygen generator on the XXX in action with a short explanation and some more interesting information I hope you learn something from this video. πŸ“Έ by ig/nextgenerationmechanic"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-08 18:00:01 UTC 31.6K followers, 31.1K engagements

"Which airlined show Air Crash Investigation tv seriesπŸ˜‚βœˆ Not an ad"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-03 20:59:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 9174 engagements

"Can you guess whats happening here πŸ“Έ by reddit/Ianbot8"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-07 10:30:01 UTC 31.6K followers, 22.2K engagements

"Airbus A320-200 TAP Air Portugal Landing with a beautiful view of Lisbon Airport Runway XX ✈✨ πŸ“Έ by ig/lisbon.airport.spotting Not an ad"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-15 19:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 12.3K engagements

"Do you think we missed any tools that aircraft technicians must have πŸ“Έ by ig/xtreme_aviation"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-09 06:00:01 UTC 31.5K followers, 6596 engagements

"Airbus Boeing stall alarms 🚨 πŸ“Έ by ig/istehkam13 Not an ad"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-06 10:30:00 UTC 31.4K followers, 4661 engagements

"British Airways Boeing 747s are being scrapped in the desert marking the end of an era for this iconic aircraft in aviation history. Not an ad"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-05 04:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 128.4K engagements

"As fas as i check the man who died was Andrea Russo a 35-year-old man with a history of drug problems took his own life by jumping into a jet engine of a taxiing Volotea Airbus A319 at Milan Bergamo Airport on July X 2025 around 10:35 a.m. He entered the terminal without a ticket evaded Border Police and ran onto the tarmac before throwing himself into the engine causing a loud noise and leading to flight diversions cancellations and a temporary suspension of airport operations"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-11 16:46:11 UTC 31.6K followers, 3219 engagements

"Can you rate the landing πŸ“Έ by ig/runthisshitt"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-16 17:58:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 13K engagements

"Brand new aircraft ✈ sooo shiny ✨ sooo clean ✨ Can you guess aircraft model✈ πŸ“Έ by ig/gtaviationyyz Not an ad"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-06-14 14:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 16.7K engagements

"πŸ”§βœˆ A troubleshoot and replacement of the faulty component on the LH air conditioning system on the Boeing 737NG. Enjoy πŸ“Έ by ig/nextgenerationmechanic Not an ad"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-12 10:30:01 UTC 31.5K followers, 8421 engagements

"Thrust reverser operational test ✈ Can you name the engine model πŸ“Έ by @tr_spotters"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-06 16:30:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 13.4K engagements

"Can you rate the drift✈ πŸ“Έ by ig/aviationtomfoolery"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-06-30 11:58:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 54.1K engagements

"The Convair XXX a remarkable yet underappreciated jet airliner in aviation history completed its final flight in 1991 nearly two decades after its commercial retirement in 1973. Manufactured by Convair a division of General Dynamics based in the United States this sleek aircraft was designed to compete with industry giants like the Boeing XXX and Douglas DC-8. Introduced in 1959 the Convair XXX was celebrated for its impressive cruising speed of approximately XXX mph (990 km/h) making it one of the fastest commercial jetliners of its era capable of rivaling or even surpassing the Boeing 707"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-14 14:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 14.5K engagements

"Can you guess what he is doing✈ πŸ“Έ by ig/emirates_spotter1"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-07 01:30:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 70.8K engagements

"Can you guess the aircraft models πŸ“Έ by reddit/streetupset740"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-14 01:29:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 3715 engagements

"Akasa Air Plane Struck by Cargo Truck at Mumbai Airport On Monday afternoon a third-party ground handling cargo truck accidentally collided with an Akasa Air plane parked at Mumbais Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. No passengers or crew were on board and no injuries were reported. The aircraft is currently under thorough inspection to evaluate any damage. Akasa Air is collaborating with the third-party ground handler to investigate the incidents cause"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-14 18:55:14 UTC 31.6K followers, 3206 engagements

"Qantas A380 Incident at Sydney Airport Causes Significant Delays Qantas passengers are experiencing a prolonged delay after an aerobridge collided with Engine No. X of an Airbus A380-842 at Sydney Airport. The incident occurred on Saturday morning as the aircraft was being readied for a 15-hour flight to Johannesburg South Africa. Flight QF63 scheduled to depart at 9:30 AM was at the gate when the ground incident damaged the engines inlet cowl"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-12 09:52:50 UTC 31.6K followers, 6547 engagements

"πŸ”Ή Turbine Engine Starting Systems: Starting a turbine engine involves initiating airflow fuel delivery and ignition in a controlled sequence. These systems are crucial to bring the engine from a static state to self-sustaining operation. πŸ”Ή Brief Explanation: Turbine engine starting systems are designed to spin the compressor and introduce fuel and ignition at the right moment. Once the engine reaches idle RPM and is self-sustaining the starter disengages. πŸ”Ή How It Works (Basic Start Sequence): X. Starter Engages Spins the compressor section (via air electric or hydraulic power). 2."
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-04 07:30:00 UTC 31.3K followers, 23.4K engagements

"Do you know why hangar doors are made like this"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-12 06:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 131.8K engagements

"4 digit combination lock mechanism for actuating fuel cutoff switches😱 πŸ“Έ bu reddit/seeking-health"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-14 03:00:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 83.2K engagements

"A380 brake unit test ✈ Here you are a fun fact about brake units. During a rejected takeoff or hard landing brake temperatures can exceed 2000C (3600F) thats hotter than some lava flows. Pilots and ground crews use infrared sensors or brake temperature indicators to monitor them and sometimes you can even see them glowing red"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-10 21:23:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 125.3K engagements

"Boeing C17 Globemaster III Indian Air Force Landing at Lisbon Airport with double perspectives πŸ“Έ by youtube/lisbon.airport.spotting Not an ad"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-06 07:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 3609 engagements

"They say any landing you can walk away from is a good one even if the planes on fire. This was a Swedish Air Force Saab XX Viggen crash back in 1971. The pilot spent around XX seconds inside the burning wreck before climbing out completely unharmed. πŸ“Έ by ig/runthisshitt"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-14 23:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 98.9K engagements

"Rate my runway inspection πŸ˜‚βœˆ πŸ“Έ by reddit/flyingkalakukko"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-13 15:00:01 UTC 31.6K followers, 15.9K engagements

"What is your favourite position for aircraft engines Inside or under the wings Or in tail"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-13 18:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 72.4K engagements

"In Russia engines from old fighter jets like the MiG-15 are being repurposed for an unusual task: snow removal. In regions with heavy snowfall these engines are specially modified and mounted on trucks. These powerful jet engines can quickly clear large amounts of snow with strong airflow. This method particularly effective for clearing airport runways offers both speed and efficiency. This creative use of old technology provides a novel solution for snow removal"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-06-30 09:00:02 UTC 31.3K followers, 126.1K engagements

"C-5A makes nose gear-up landing at Rhein-Main Air Base on August XX 1986"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-13 13:32:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 188.2K engagements

"A stunning sunset arrival of an Air France Concorde into Paris 1980s. πŸ“Έ by ig/concordelegacy"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-12 19:29:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 6178 engagements

"The Shocking Truth About Aircraft and Static Electricity Did you know airplanes can accumulate static electricity while soaring through the skies The answer is YES As an aircraft moves through the atmosphere it interacts with particles like dust moisture and ice crystals. This interaction generates static electricity especially during flights through clouds or precipitation. How Do Aircraft Handle Static Electricity Static Wicks: These small needle-like rods are mounted on the edges of the wings and tail. Their role To safely discharge static electricity into the atmosphere acting like"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-14 09:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 41.9K engagements

"Invisible plane on google earth Can you guess the aircraft model"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-12 00:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 11.5K engagements

"✈ Mid-Air Collision Avoidance: Know the Rules of the Sky Pilots must apply right-of-way rules to stay safe and predictable during flight: 🟩 Converging: The aircraft on the right has the right-of-way. πŸŸ₯ Head-on: Both aircraft turn right to avoid. 🟦 Same path: The overtaken aircraft has the right-of-way. ⚠ Never overtake by climbing descending or cutting in front of the aircraft with right-of-way. 🧠 These are ICAO-standard procedures every pilot must know because reaction time at 120+ knots is short πŸ“Έ by fb/atpl questionbank"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-15 07:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 10.7K engagements

"Can you guess the engine type πŸ“Έ by ig/soychrislf"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-14 18:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 28.3K engagements

"🚨🚨The Beech B200 Super King Air registered as PH-ZAZ crashed during takeoff from runway XX on London Southend Airport in Essex. striking the ground and erupting into flames. πŸ“Έ by @agussromagnoli"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-13 16:38:58 UTC 31.6K followers, 5951 engagements

"Instrument Landing System (ILS): Precision in the Skies In aviation safety is not just a priority it's a culture. One of the unsung technologies that silently saves lives and enables smoother operations worldwide is the Instrument Landing System (ILS). ILS provides crucial radio signal guidance to help pilots land aircraft with precision especially in low visibility conditions like fog heavy rain or night operations. How it works: ILS operates through two main components: Localizer: Aligns the aircraft horizontally with the runway centerline. Glide Slope: Guides the aircraft vertically"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-11 11:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 20.5K engagements

"Have you ever seen SR-71 Blackbird engine before"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-11 07:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 89.3K engagements

"🚨🚨Fatal Hot Air Balloon Crash in Brazil At least eight people perished when a hot air balloon with XX passengers crashed in Praia Grande Santa Catarina Brazil after catching fire mid-air"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-06-21 14:20:39 UTC 31.6K followers, 105.6K engagements

"πŸ›° Understanding RAIM GPS Integrity Monitoring in Aviation RAIM is a critical feature in GPS-based navigation systems that ensures signal integrity by identifying faulty satellite data. ✈ Key Concepts: Requires X or more satellites to detect anomalies (RAIM FD). Needs X or more to exclude the faulty signal and continue safely (RAIM FDE). If a range anomaly is detected the system either alerts the pilot or eliminates the faulty satellite to maintain safe navigation. πŸ’‘ RAIM helps ensure precision and trust in GNSS-based procedures like RNAV and RNP especially in non-radar environments. πŸ“Έ by"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-09 09:00:01 UTC 31.6K followers, 9468 engagements

"🚨On July X 2025 an accidental activation of the fire suppression system at Spirit Airlines maintenance hangar at Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) caused a large release of foam flooding the 126000-square-foot facility"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-06 11:44:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 9361 engagements

"Taking up to skies after XX years 😱 Can you guess the aircraft model πŸ“Έ bu ig/flyingheritage"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-13 02:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 114.4K engagements

"Farming drone saved a kid in Vietnam . Do you think drones are one of the best inventions"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-08 01:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 6469 engagements

"Tense Incident at Soekarno-Hatta Airport: Batik Air Plane Nearly Crash Lands Due to Bad Weather A tense incident occurred when a Batik Air plane nearly experienced a crash landing due to bad weather at Soekarno-Hatta Airport (Soetta) in Tangerang Banten on Saturday (28/6). The plane was seen landing at an angle with its engine nearly touching the runway. Fortunately the pilot managed to control the situation ensuring the safety of passengers and crew. Severe weather including heavy rain strong winds and thick clouds disrupted flight operations in Jakarta. Several planes were reportedly forced"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-06-29 09:26:41 UTC 31.6K followers, 376K engagements

"The Engine Start Levers or Fuel Cut off switches (different name same switches) control the fuel and ignition for the engines. The XXX shares the same switches and very similar logic to the Boeing XXX Max. The switches have been designed in such a way that they require a very deliberate movement in order for them to move from one position to another. Theyre also placed in such a position (below the thrust levers) so that its very unlikely that theyll be knocked. But even if they were the spring force and detent would prevent them from moving unintentionally. When we move the start levers from"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-15 18:00:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 137.6K engagements

"Can you guess what is happening here✈ πŸ“Έ by ig/yukonzach"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-16 01:29:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 3865 engagements

"DISSYMMETRY OF LIFT πŸ‘¨βœˆπŸ‘©βœˆ . When a helicopter is in a hover all the rotor blades are experiencing the same velocity of airflow but the velocity of the airflow seen by the rotor blades changes when the helicopter starts to move. For helicopters built in the United States the main rotor blades turn in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from the top. . 🚁🚁🚁🚁🚁 . Viewed from the top right side blades are moving toward the nose; and the left side blades are moving toward the tail. When the helicopter starts moving forward the blade on the right side is moving toward the relative wind and"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-12 07:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 3352 engagements

"A deep stall also known as a super stall is a hazardous condition primarily affecting T-tail aircraft where a stall leads to a significant loss of elevator authority making recovery difficult or impossible. It occurs when the wings angle of attack exceeds the critical angle (typically 1520) causing turbulent airflow that disrupts the horizontal stabilizer and elevators. This turbulence can also affect rear-mounted engines potentially causing engine stall or surge. T-tail aircraft often use stick pusher systems to prevent reaching such high angles of attack. So your guess is right"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-10 20:51:09 UTC 31.6K followers, 22.1K engagements

"Do you think which one is better to record movies Drones or helicopters πŸ“Έ by ig/fred_north"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-11 03:00:03 UTC 31.6K followers, 8189 engagements

"An aircraft is engulfed by dust as a storm shuts down Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas reducing visibility to zero"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-09 16:30:01 UTC 31.5K followers, 8069 engagements

"Can you rate the pilots skills🚁 πŸ“Έ by ig/rusrobin"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-09 22:30:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 10.6K engagements

"Landing in strong winds ✈ Can you guess where it landed πŸ“Έ by ig/mike_oconnell709"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-16 13:31:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 7392 engagements

"When you invite your aviation friends to your party and they all show up like this 🚁"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-15 16:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 4297 engagements

"Boeing 747-8F making a shockwave flying near the speed of sound and speeds where no Airbus could possibly fly. 😎 All hail the Queen✈ πŸ“Έ by @Vincent5327827"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-14 22:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 1M engagements

"What do you think about the runway at the Medeira Airport πŸ“Έ by ig/lisbon.airport.spotting Not an ad"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-04 01:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 287.1K engagements

"What is the primary danger of a deep stall (especially T-tail aircraft)"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-09 20:24:27 UTC 31.6K followers, 26.5K engagements

"Do you think the helicopter pilots can handle Mach 19😱🚁"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-07 18:01:00 UTC 31.5K followers, 8162 engagements

"Dramatic takeoff by a Eurocopter EC145 (Dragon 67) French EMS helicopter 😱🚁 πŸ“Έ by reddit/bodzio1981"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-12 20:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 94.8K engagements

"✈ Aircraft Wing & Control Surfaces Simple Guide πŸ›« - Ailerons: Help the plane roll (left/right tilt) - Elevators: Control the pitch (up/down nose) - Rudder: Turns the plane left or right (yaw) πŸ”„ - Flaps: Increase lift during takeoff and landing πŸͺ‚ - Types: Foreflap Midflap Attflap - Slats & Leading Edge Flaps: Help with airflow at slow speeds 🌬 - Spoilers: Reduce lift and help slow down or - descend πŸ›‘ - Tabs (Control Trim Balance): Help ease control pressure πŸ§ πŸ›  πŸ“˜ Covers Boeing XXX & XXX designs with wing section views for flap settings. These surfaces keep the plane balanced controlled"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-08 08:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 31K engagements

"Can you rate this landing πŸ“Έ by ig/brayan_c206_oficial"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-15 23:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 69.8K engagements

"When your friend asked if the airplane is fine and sent you this video πŸ“Έ by reddit/confidentemotion581"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-08 10:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 19.6K engagements

"The plane is flying better by itself than by me πŸ˜‚βœˆ πŸ“Έ by ig/yurii_atc"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-08 06:00:01 UTC 31.6K followers, 68.4K engagements

"Meet the Antonov An-225 Mriya the largest heaviest and most powerful aircraft ever to grace the skies. Built in the late 1980s by the Soviet Union it was originally designed to carry the Buran space shuttle on its back. With a jaw-dropping wingspan of XXXX meters (290 feet) and a total length of XX meters it dwarfed nearly every aircraft in existence. Only one An-225 was ever completed making it a true one-of-one aviation marvel. Powered by six turbofan engines it could lift a world-record 250000 kg (550000 lbs) of cargo -including trains turbines and entire aircraft parts. It even holds the"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-02 13:30:01 UTC 31.3K followers, 60.2K engagements

"De Havilland Q400 A MLG Wheel assembly replacement. Typical tire replacement the cold made it worse but it's part of working on the ramp. We aren't hangar queens πŸ‘‘. I had the chance to fly with the airplane right away going back home after a long rotation still a special feeling. πŸ“Έ by ig/only_fancowl . Go follow him for more aviation content . Not an ad"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-07 03:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 13.8K engagements

"As far as i can find infirmation Andrea Russo a 35-year-old man with a history of drug problems took his own life by jumping into a jet engine of a taxiing Volotea Airbus A319 at Milan Bergamo Airport on July X 2025 around 10:35 a.m. He entered the terminal without a ticket evaded Border Police and ran onto the tarmac before throwing himself into the engine causing a loud noise and leading to flight diversions cancellations and a temporary suspension of airport operations"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-11 16:47:33 UTC 31.5K followers, 2280 engagements

"Todays reel dives into the Boeing XXX horizontal stabilizer trim system. Its a big one hope you enjoy it You guys liked the A321 version I posted so heres the XXX take: This system is cable-driven with electric motors and you can manually trim using the trim wheels in case of failure. Theres a drum under the cockpit and another one on the actuator itself. Don't forget to close the handle on the control wheel if you're trimming electrically it will hurt 🀣. Quite different from the Airbus family: while they also use cables it's only for position feedback movement is fully hydraulic via three"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-14 16:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 49.8K engagements

"Flap types shown in the image is explained. 1Plain Flap How it works: Simple hinge on the trailing edge. Effect: Increases lift and drag. Least complex but also least efficient. 2Slotted Flap How it works: Has a gap (slot) between the flap and the wing. Effect: Allows high-energy airflow to re-energize the boundary layer delaying stall and increasing lift more effectively than plain flaps. 3Split Flap How it works: Lower surface of the wing deflects down upper surface stays in place. Effect: Creates high drag and moderate lift. Often used for steep approaches. 4Zap Flap How it works: Slides"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-15 10:30:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 11K engagements

"🚨🚨On June XX 2025 Air India Flight AI171 (Boeing 787-8 VT-ANB) crashed XX seconds after takeoff from Ahmedabad India into a residential area killing XXX onboard (all but one) and XX on the ground with XX injuries. The preliminary AAIB report highlights: βšͺFlight Details: After takeoff at 13:39 IST a mayday call reported loss of power. The aircraft piloted by experienced Captain Sumeet Sabharwal and First Officer Clive Kunder crashed into a hostel causing explosions. βšͺInvestigation Focus: Black box data shows both engine fuel control switches moved to CUTOFF shutting down the engines. Cockpit"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-11 20:46:07 UTC 31.6K followers, 10.4K engagements

"Aura farming after the storm YUL edition πŸ˜† Tiktok: yul.ramp.pov Seen on ig/airport.ramplife"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-14 20:59:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 2298 engagements

"Possible bird strike at the Bastille Day flypast I managed to catch some of the Bastille day flypast today and looking back at one of my videos I'm pretty sure there was a bird strike at around X seconds in to the closest A400m. What do you all reckon πŸ“Έ by reddit/hglf"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-15 03:00:03 UTC 31.6K followers, 6142 engagements

"When your nav light is low on water πŸ“Έ by reddit/5tinkymx5"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-16 15:00:02 UTC 31.6K followers, 2088 engagements

"Preliminary report for Air India is out. Here are main excerpts: - 08:08:42: Engine X and Engine X fuel cutoff switches transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF position one after another with a time gap of XX sec - In the cockpit voice recording one of the pilots is heard asking the other why did he cutoff. The other pilot responded that he did not do so. - 08:08:52: Engine X fuel cutoff switch transitioned from CUTOFF to RUN - 08:08:56: the Engine X fuel cutoff switch also transitions from CUTOFF to RUN The EGT was observed to be rising for both engines indicating relight. Engine 1s core"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-11 21:00:05 UTC 31.6K followers, 508.6K engagements

"Can you guess the aircraft model πŸ“Έ by ig/captainbere smarcus"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-13 06:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 13K engagements

"Lets talk about Airbus A330 which is special because its a highly versatile reliable and cost-effective wide-body aircraft. It serves in passenger cargo and military roles offers long-range efficiency with two engines and shares cockpit design with other Airbus jets making it easier and cheaper for airlines to operate. The updated A330neo adds better fuel efficiency and modern features. What do you think about Airbus A330 Which aircrafts edit would you like to see Thank you ig/spotting_planes for the videos so i could make an edit for you. Not an ad"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-12 18:00:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 3290 engagements

"Can you rate this landing πŸ“Έ by ig/aero_garimpo"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-13 12:01:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 69.7K engagements

"Can you guess whats happening here✈πŸ”₯ πŸ“Έ by ig/clarkin302"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-03-26 03:15:04 UTC 31.6K followers, 44.2K engagements

"Boeing 737-8 MLG wheel replacement ✈ πŸ“Έ by ig/only_fancowl go follow him for more aviation content ✈ Not an ad"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-07-09 03:00:02 UTC 31.6K followers, 2762 engagements

"The price of a new magnetic oil drain plug for a Challenger XXX engine starter. πŸ“Έ by reddit/kunosion Not an ad"
@airmainengineer Avatar @airmainengineer on X 2025-06-28 09:00:00 UTC 31.6K followers, 372.8K engagements

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