Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

True, a slightly higher aspect ratio wing was desired, which in turn required a larger vertical tail and thus a little extra mass, but the size, approximately 20% larger than a Widgeon, was set. The Mallard—it’s a trike—has a tail stinger because it otherwise falls on its tail when loading.” Pricing You would have to ask.

Airplanes 80

Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 80

Aerotime

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Post-accident assessment of the aircraft revealed substantial damage to the auxiliary power unit (APU) firewall bulkhead, resulting from the aircrafts aft fuselages contact with the runway surface. The tail of the aircraft struck the ground and impacted a fence before it got airborne. It has since been repaired and returned to service.

Runway 256

Runway Airline Airlines Horizontal Stabilizer 256

Plane and Pilot

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Planespotters note the F2’s separate ailerons and flaps, conventional tail. Out back, theres an entirely new tail. Theres an unusual duck tail between the two elevator halves that provides a measure of anti-stall behavior. Given the need to preserve noggin-to-wing-spar clearance, its a smart but necessary solution.

Airplanes 98

Airplanes Rudder Aileron Crosswind 98