Flight Training Central

MAY 6, 2024

Those struts and wires create a lot of parasite drag, an anathema for aircraft whose design and mission is speed. Throughout the history of aviation, whenever there has been a need, usually some enterprising engineer with a dinner napkin has risen to the challenge. The bi-wing design has one serious flaw.

Lift 97

Lift Drag Airplanes Ground Effect 97

Plane and Pilot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Maintenance room is generally very good. Winging It Aside from the aforementioned desire for a greater aspect ratio for reduced drag, the one-piece Gweduck wing was developed for minimal weight, ease of construction and benign handling. Keeping drag corralled was emphasized as the Gweduck mission is foremost long-distance cruising.

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Airplanes Rudder Knot Aileron 78

Photographic Logbook

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Though renowned for its maneuverability, the Triplane struggled to pull away from the Camel, fighting against the fundamental drag of its triple tiered wings. ORA does not fly their pioneer era aircraft above the treetops, but the Pusher climbed out of ground effect and flew along the runway before setting back to the turf at the far end.

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Airplanes Runway Pilot Aileron 56