Technicalities

Slotted flaps, hinged or tracked, add a separate source of lift.

Schneider Trophy air races led the way to a place where no one goes.

They’re not just some added lateral area—they’re a vortex generator.

Other designs all chose to pin the tail on the airplane.

There are many implausible claims about airspeed that should be understood.

What is going to the airplane engine is more like froth than fuel.

Designing an accurate angle-of-attack system represents only half the challenge.

Miles and Rutan found a way to master diversification in their designs.

Here are some techniques to remember for turning an aircraft.

The late John Ronz made many meaningful contributions to aviation, including airfoil designs.