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

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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 duct, as predicted by Stipa, had a profile similar to that of the airfoil, with a fairly small rudder and elevators mounted on the trailing edge of the duct. II Editore F.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of The Mitsubishi 3MT5

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The modifications included replacing the single fin and rudder with a twin-tail design to improve stability. Aviation technology was advancing rapidly, and newer designs were already on the horizon. Trials and Tribulations Between 1932 and 1933, Mitsubishi produced additional prototypes with significant alterations.

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A Bristol Bulldog Biplane Fighter is Once Again in the Sky

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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. Photo by David Leininger

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