Barnaby Wainfan
Barnaby is a Technical Fellow for Northrop Grumman’s Advanced Design organization. A private pilot with single-engine and glider ratings, Barnaby has been involved in the design of unconventional airplanes including canards, joined wings, flying wings and some too strange to fall into any known category.
And the Interesting Wing Tip of the Year Award Goes to…
Wittman Buttercup N676JS!
Over the years designers and experimenters have tried a wide variety of different wing tip concepts to try to minimize the aerodynamic...
In Case You Missed It
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Choosing the Right Cockpit Fire Extinguisher for Your Aircraft
It’s easy to think of a fire extinguisher as a last-minute accessory: buy one,...
Unusual Attitude
Sleeping on her first flight? Its the sign of a good builder/pilot, and a trusting and relaxed wife.
First Timer’s AirVenture Arrival
How busy is the Oshkosh arrival? Ride along for a portion of columnist Ariana...