How Skin Condition Affects Aircraft Performance

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In the last few editions of Wind Tunnel, we looked at how changes to the surface of an airplane's skin can affect the aerodynamic...

Stressing Structure

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Z-Brackets and the free-body diagram.

Wind Tunnel

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Ice!

Wind Tunnel

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Simple aerodynamic improvements with tape.

Wind Tunnel

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VTOL flight modes.

Wind Tunnel

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VTOL safety and control problems.

Wind Tunnel

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VTOL aircraft.

Wind Tunnel

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STOL!

Wind Tunnel

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Critical flutter airspeed.

Wind Tunnel

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Tail surface flutter.

In Case You Missed It

Light Stuff

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Columnist Roy Beisswenger makes the case for the safety of light and ultralight aircraft. Don't believe it? Hell explain why.

ATS E50A Magneto Synchronizer

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Aircraft Tool Supply made some seemingly small but useful updates to this magneto synchronizer. 

Design Process: Tail Trim Functions

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In addition to stabilizing the airplane in pitch, the horizontal tail must also trim...

2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer’s Guide

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Some 320 current designs are arrayed with photos and specifications to beat the band. Compiled by Cory Emberson.