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. Piloted by Bryce Wolff, the aircraft managed to replicate the stability and performance described by Italian test pilots nearly 70 years earlier. The Stipa-Caproni in flight.

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Aerotime

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

It features a forward-swept main wing, plus a smaller set of horizontal canard-style stabilizers mounted on the forward fuselage. The aircraft also has twin-boom vertical stabilizers to the rear and a monocoque cabin that can accommodate up to six passengers, plus the operating pilot.

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Flying Magazine

MAY 16, 2024

as a global leader in emerging aviation technology. The bill also contains a mandate for the FAA to publish a final special rule for operations of powered-lift aircraft—a new category that includes eVTOL air taxis—within seven months of passage. Drone and AAM industry stakeholders have plenty of reasons to be excited.

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Lift Stability Aviation Technology General Aviation 96

Airspeed Junkie

AUGUST 6, 2024

The F-15’s unparalleled performance is due to: The raw power of its engines The sophisticated avionics and flight control systems The low wing loading The advanced integrated avionics system These factors play crucial roles in the F-15’s vertical takeoffs, ensuring stability and control at all times.

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Jet Thrust Pilot Cockpit 52

Airspeed Junkie

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This unique design allowed the F-14 to maintain exceptional maneuverability and stability at both high and low speeds, making it a formidable opponent in dogfights and a reliable platform for carrier operations. New threats and advancements in aviation technology rendered the F-14 less relevant in the evolving combat environment.

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Thrust Aviation Technology Cockpit Pilot 52