The Gadget: Let’s Stop the ‘Beeping’ Noise
Gear warning systems in many airplanes are imperfect for several reasons.
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Dorsal Fins: Why Do Airplanes Have Them—or Not?
They’re not just some added lateral area—they’re a vortex generator.
Recalling a Good Pilot Friend and One Curious Character
The late John Ronz made many meaningful contributions to aviation, including airfoil designs.
The Importance of Wingspan Can’t Be Underestimated
In the drive toward greater airplane efficiency, we must remember the wingspan’s the thing.
The Propagation of a Broken Crankshaft
The fatigue crack had been with us from the start, biding its time, nibbling at the heart of the engine.
Maiden Flights in Homebuilt Aircraft
My friend Longbridge has been working for years—these things always take far longer than you think they will—on a Lancair 320 with a lot of airframe mods, the most conspicuous of which are a double-slotted Fowler flap, enlarged empennage surfaces, and leading-edge cuffs on the outer panels of the wings. And then there are the […]
