Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

During these years, he concluded that the inner surface of the venturi tube needed an airfoil shape to achieve the greatest efficiency. The contract for building Stipa’s design was given to Caproni in 1932, as the Italian government was seeking ways to showcase Italian aviation technology. The Stipa-Caproni in flight.

Airfoil 98

Airfoil Rudder Drag Stability 98

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 18, 2025

Since the 1940s, Dryden has been a hub for cutting-edge flight testing, contributing significantly to the development of modern aviation technologies. These glove modifications served to smooth the wing surface and alter the airfoil to achieve specific pressure distributions.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron Tail Airfoil 52

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

This was a characteristic of the Mk II and Mk III Bulldogs, but was eliminated in the Mk IV when the airfoil was changed, enclosing the tanks entirely. His Bristol Bulldog is an outstanding example of the craftsperson’s ability to recreate aviation technology and the building techniques from the late 1920s.

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Airplanes Crosswind Tail Cockpit 124