Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

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. Additionally, the aircraft had low, fixed, spatted main landing gear and a tailwheel with twin open cockpits. The Stipa-Caproni in flight.

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Airfoil Rudder Drag Stability 94

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 27, 2024

Airbus A350 | Features, Comfort & Efficiency The Airbus A350, launched in 2015, represents the cutting edge of aviation technology. The common cockpit design allows pilots to transition between different Airbus aircraft with minimal additional training, enhancing operational flexibility.

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Ceiling Drag Wide-Body Aircraft Lift 96

Aerotime

MAY 21, 2024

The high-speed vertical lift X-plane concept developed by Aurora Flight Sciences has reached the preliminary design phase. This progress comes after completing a conceptual design review for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program, Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT).

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Lift Drag Knot Runway 141

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 6, 2024

The cockpit of the F-15 is furnished with cutting-edge flight instruments and avionics, delivering essential flight information compiled from assorted sensors and systems to the pilots. The F-15’s vertical takeoff capabilities are a blend of raw power, advanced technology, and meticulous design.

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Jet Thrust Pilot Cockpit 52

Airspeed Junkie

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Adjusting the variable sweep wing allowed pilots to maximize lift during takeoff and landing on aircraft carriers and achieve high-speed performance during combat engagements. This versatility was crucial for adapting to the dynamic demands of naval aviation, ensuring that the F-14 remained a dominant force in aerial combat.

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Thrust Aviation Technology Cockpit Pilot 96

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Storo lifted the British fighter into the air for the first time on June 28, 2022, from Tillamook Municipal Airport near his home. “Sitting so high up and trying to look down inside the cockpit for the airspeed is nearly impossible. At that point, you’re simply looking down the runway, and then it lifts off.

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Airplanes Crosswind Tail Cockpit 124