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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Stipa-Caproni

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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.

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A Bristol Bulldog Biplane Fighter is Once Again in the Sky

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.” On takeoff and landing, the pilot’s seat is adjusted to the upward limit of travel. However, in cruise flight, the seat is moved as low as possible to get the pilot’s head out of the slipstream as the blasting wind quickly fatigues the pilot. of Great Britain, built 443 of the type. 22, 1941) and an Italian S.79

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