Technicalities

A 45-year-old essay about ‘Carson Speed’ became a point of reference for the wonkier class of pilot.

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

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

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

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

Here are some techniques to remember for turning an aircraft.

Departed dear pilot friend was his own man on the ground and in the air.

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

For airplanes, ground effect comes into play only during certain brief parts of a flight. Not so for wingships.

Titan submersible’s service life limit unfortunately appears to have been only about a day or two.