Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Now, this might sound familiar, as this very idea that was born in Italy was an inspiration for modern-day jet propulsion. During these years, he concluded that the inner surface of the venturi tube needed an airfoil shape to achieve the greatest efficiency. The Stipa-Caproni in flight. II Editore F.

Airfoil 98

Airfoil Rudder Drag Stability 98

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The airfoil is a Harry Riblett shape, giving modernized flow separation on the leading edge for a soft stall yet with good lift and drag performance. An elegantly simple rope system inside the fuselage raises and lowers the Gweduck’s water rudder mounted inside the base of the main rudder (right).

Airplanes 80

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 80

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

You have to use a lot of rudder—I mean you have to be rabid as far as using the rudder to control the airplane, and it wheel lands very nicely.” It’s the rudder that is doing everything. And then when you get down near the threshold, you just hold it off and gently let the wheels down.

Airplanes 124

Airplanes Crosswind Tail Cockpit 124