Interference Drag Adds Up

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Barnaby Wainfan explains the role of properly designed wing-fuselage junctions in reducing interference drag.

Wind Tunnel

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Design process-CG limits and tail size, part 2.

Wind Tunnel

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Design process-tail volume. By Barnaby Wainfan.

Stressing Structure Series Reference Library

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The engineering publications referenced in the KITPLANES series "Stressing Structures" by David Paule.

Design Process: Landing Gear

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It’s time to turn our attention to a major component of the airplane—the landing gear.

Design Process: Landing Gear, Part 2

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As we started to discuss last month, the landing gear is a major component of the airplane that affects the design in significant ways....

Design Process: Landing Gear, Part 3

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Last month we took a look at the basic characteristics of the two most common landing gear configurations: tricycle and taildragger. We will now...

Design Process: Landing Gear, Part 4

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Last month we looked at how the static stability of the airplane when it is sitting at rest on its landing gear affects the...

Design Process: Landing Gear, Part 5

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For the past few editions of Wind Tunnel, we’ve been exploring the factors that drive the configuration and placement of landing gear. Last month...

Design Process: Landing Gear, Part 6

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Last month, I ran out of space before getting to the end of our discussion of landing gear. This month, we conclude the series...

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Power tools make work go faster and better.

Let Yourself Soar!

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Let Yourself Soar! Not all homebuilts have engines. By Frank Paynter.

Two-axis Electric Trim Controller for Under $50

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This homebuilt two-axis electric trim controller has all the functions of the fanciest commercial units, yet it costs less than $50 for the parts.