Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 1, 2025

From the first days of flying to the evolution of supersonic jets, historic aircraft offer a road map for comprehending the ideas guiding aeronautical engineering. Particularly in battle aerodynamics, drag reduction, and structural durability, early aircraft teach engineers today important insights.

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Drag Lift Jet Stability 52

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 11, 2025

They flew a total of 313 missions, collecting invaluable data on pitch stability, lift, drag, and buffeting in transonic and supersonic flight. The jet- and rocket-powered aircraft exceeded expectations, performing better than predicted in high-speed wind tunnel testsparticularly in drag performance above Mach 0.85.

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Drag Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Airfoil 52

WayMan

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Commercial airliners, private jets, and military aircraft each operate at different altitudes to optimize safety, fuel efficiency, and performance. This range, also known as the stratosphere, is ideal for several reasons: Fuel Efficiency : The thinner air at high altitudes reduces drag, helping aircraft consume less fuel.

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Turbulence Drag Ceiling Weather 52

Professional Pilot

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Collins Aerospace Collins Aerospace’s offerings include Jet ConneX, SwiftBroadband (SBB), Viasat Ka-band, Viasat Ku – Advanced, Iridium Certus, LuxStream, and SwiftJet. Jet ConneX delivers highly robust inflight connectivity tailored for business aviation with global coverage – excluding the polar regions.

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Jet Tail Drag Cockpit 94

Pilot Institute

MARCH 13, 2025

Bernoullis principle also applies to how carburetors and jet engine inlets work. Jet Engine Inlets Jet engine inlets also rely on Bernoullis principle, although they use it differently than carburetors. Jet engines need stable, high-pressure airflow at the compressor face to operate efficiently.

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Pilot Lift Camber Airfoil 52

Plane and Pilot

APRIL 14, 2025

In the late 1940s, surplus unlimited class World War II fighters, and for a while military jets, soon pushed 400 mph air race speeds out of reach. However, the technical advances during World War II changed all that. That is until 2007 when the husband-and-wife team of Jon and Patricia Sharp took on the 400 mph mark in their Nemesis NXT.

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Airfoil Final Approach Drag Tail 78

Simple Flying

MARCH 3, 2025

The Gulfstream G550 is a twin-engine business jet designed and developed by Gulfstream Aerospace in the early 2000s. The engineered wing and other advances in reducing overall aerodynamic drag on the aircraft boost its operations range to a maximum of 6,750 NM (7,770 miles, 12,500 km).

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Drag Jet 73

Aerotime

JULY 26, 2024

The UK has a rich and deep history in engineering, invention, and innovation, and in the 18 th century it was the epicenter of the Industrial Revolution which dragged the world into the new age of industrialization. Aerospace is undergoing its biggest revolution since the jet engine era.

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Lift Aviation Technology Cargo Drag 278

Flying Magazine

APRIL 30, 2024

Although the company built and flew two examples, the military quickly lost interest in piston engines, and Douglas pivoted, ultimately reworking the XB-42 into the jet-powered XB-43. While more airflow could be ducted onto the engines easily enough, this would come at the expense of significant drag.

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Drag Thrust Stability Tail 133

Flying Magazine

MAY 14, 2024

The most significant visual differences were the T-46’s high wing and the “H” tail, with twin vertical stabilizers mounted to the ends of the horizontal stabilizer that strongly resembled those of the company’s previous jet, the A-10 Thunderbolt II. As outlined in a U.S.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Stability Tail Drag 126

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The YB-49 was an American prototype jet-powered heavy bomber developed shortly after World War II by the Northrop Corporation. The Air Force ordered two YB-35 airframes that were converted to jet propulsion designs and were designated later as YB-49s. Northrop YB-49 (S/N 42-102367) on Dec.

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Stability Drag Jet Pilot 98

Pilot Institute

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

In high-speed and high-altitude scenarios, like for military and commercial jets, compressibility affects the accuracy of your IAS. For instance, an aircraft maintaining a steady IAS at 30,000 feet will have a faster TAS than at sea level due to reduced drag from thinner air. This means less drag and faster ground speed.

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True Airspeed Indicated Airspeed Altimeter Lift 52

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 26, 2024

[Public Domain, UK Government photo via Wikimedia Commons] Apart from the engine enhancements, the aircraft was also equipped with a cooling system that was aft-positioned to reduce the fuselage drag and generate jet thrust from heating air exiting the radiator.

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Drag Payload Thrust Pilot 116

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Now, this might sound familiar, as this very idea that was born in Italy was an inspiration for modern-day jet propulsion. The unique cylindrical design of the fuselage allowed for a streamlined profile and reduced drag, increasing the overall efficiency. Thus, the benefits in engine efficiency were canceled out.

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Airfoil Rudder Drag Stability 97

Vintage Aviation News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Intended to be a long-range escort fighter, the Consolidated XP-81 also represented a departure from conventional aircraft, but the rapidly evolving nature of both the Second World War and jet engines would see the XP-81 becoming nothing more than a footnote in American aviation history.

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Thrust Tail Jet Drag 52

iPad Pilot News

AUGUST 27, 2024

This includes improvements to the flight planning controls on the Maps screen, support for Civil Twilight, visual depiction of headwind/tailwind and groundspeed in the Map profile view, additional hazard altitude options, new VFR charts for North Africa Japan, and support for additional jet models in the Runway Analysis product.

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Flight Plan Groundspeed Runway Drag 98

Flying Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

The CRJ is interesting to fly with a lot of trimming required as it’s a long-bodied jet with a large swing either side of the CG. I mean, all jets I have flown are like that, but this is fairly sensitive to pitch, power, and flap configuration—all requiring lots of trimming. With a lighter corporate jet, that is powerful.

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Crosswind Weather Knot Aileron 105

Latatuide 33 Aviation

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Various factors affect the swiftness and efficiency of private jets, such as weight, altitude, and temperature. Explore how fast private jets fly and the factors influencing their speeds. Flying on a private jet could help you save time when taking your next business trip or holiday. How Fast Are Private Jets?

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Drag Weather Knot Jet 52

Northstar VFR

JANUARY 8, 2024

In a commercial airliner, the jet engines are creating the thrust required for the heavy plane to move forward. Drag I don’t mean to be a drag at this point, but let’s talk about what holds the plane back. Drag opposes lift. It’s helpful to understand the two types of drag: parasite and induced drag.

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Drag Lift Thrust Airplanes 52

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 27, 2024

Back in the early days of jet airliners, pilots long experienced in more forgiving two- and four-engine, piston-powered prop planes found themselves running out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas on the final approach to landing. An airplane on a too-shallow, dragged-in final has very little energy left when it arrives at the runway.

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Stability Approach Runway Pilot 88

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

It was the private jet of the 1930s and early 40s, albeit somewhat less in demand due to the after-effects of the Great Depression. (Photo: Austin Hancock) Originally designed and flown in the early 1930s, the Staggerwing was built as an executive aircraft.

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Drag Stability Pilot Hangar 105

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The fuselage of L-1049G was paired with a new, sleeker, low-drag wing which not only was 16 percent thinner than the previous wing design, but it also stretched to a majestic 150 feet. The Boeing 707 and other jets were faster, more efficient, and could carry more passengers, leading to the decline of piston-engine airliners.

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Drag Lift Jet Cargo 97

Aerotime

JANUARY 9, 2025

A fuel tank from a F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet fell in a residential area in Niceville, Florida, near Eglin Air Force Base on January 7, 2025, at around 11 a.m. This capability improves the aircraft’s performance by reducing weight and drag, making it more maneuverable during high-speed combat maneuvers. local time.

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Jet Drag 266

Inspire

AUGUST 1, 2018

Three crewmembers from a KC-135, who heroically risked their aircraft and lives to drag an F-4 Phantom jet to safety after it suffered mechanical issues, came to Oshkosh for a special episode of EAA’s The Green Dot, recorded in front of a live audience.

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Drag Hangar Jet 40

One Mile at a Time

AUGUST 8, 2024

The concept of airline overbooking made global headlines back in 2017, when David Dao was dragged off a United Express flight for refusing to give up his seat. It’s not over until the jet bridge is pulled Bottom line Airlines regularly overbook flights, and every so often volunteers will be needed to take another flight.

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Drag Airlines Airline Jet 117

Fear of Landing

MARCH 22, 2024

TURBO-AE Code During the 1990s, NASA developed a computer code that generates two-dimensional simulations of potential aeroelastic (AE) problems that can occur in jet engine blades. Jet Engine Combustors During the 1990s and early 2000s, NASA improved the technology associated with jet fuel combustion to help engines burn fuel more cleanly.

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Wind Shear Airfoil Drag Airlines 52

AV Web

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A little misty substance appeared at the corners of my eyes, and then I dragged the Mooney clear of the unloading zone for one last effort at fixing my radio problem. What came next, I didn’t expect. The whole group of volunteers stopped what they were doing. They clapped and cheered.

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Airplanes Drag Cargo Payload 98

Vintage Aviation News

OCTOBER 1, 2024

military made history with its first-ever jet-powered flight. The “Airacomet” became the first American jet aircraft developed during World War II in response to the advancements in jet propulsion made by the Germans and the British. military to pursue a jet-powered flight amidst the ongoing conflict during World War II.

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Jet Stability Drag Thrust 52

Latatuide 33 Aviation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The Challenger 350 has innovative cantlet wings that minimize drag alongside powerful engines that deliver immense thrust. This jet also utilizes sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) — a new type of fuel that offers numerous environmental advantages. Sustainability is also a consideration at the end of an aircraft’s lifecycle.

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Flight Deck Drag Thrust Jet 52

Pilot's Life Blog

MARCH 15, 2024

Below are other critical pieces of the wings that help give the plane additional lift, reduce drag, or achieve lower speeds in preparation for landing: Ailerons: A French word meaning “fin” or “little wing,” the aileron helps control the airplane’s roll. The engine creates thrust by burning fuel.

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Horizontal Stabilizer Aileron Air Traffic Control Lift 52

Airspeed Junkie

APRIL 27, 2022

If the FAA drags its feet, and they are notorious for that, getting new technology certified has its own time frame. Generally most pilots want to fly the wide body jets. Widebody jets tend to have more seats and pilot pay is based on how many seats the aircraft holds. It is the FAA. What aircraft are most pilots wanting to fly?

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Narrow-Body Aircraft Airlines Airline Drag 52

Pilot Institute

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

The problem is that the aileron can only be deflected to a point after which the drag becomes significant. Adverse yaw is created due to the drag differential between the two sides of the aircraft. The downward moving aileron produces more lift, but also generates more induced drag. This creates drag.

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Aileron Weight-Shift-Control Rudder Longitudinal Axis 90

Flightworx

MARCH 27, 2024

There are a few key ways airlines are doing this: Aerodynamics : Newer aircraft models are designed in such a way that reduces drag, allowing them to fly more efficiently, with refined winglets at the tips of wings to minimise vortex drag and smoother surfaces to reduce skin friction.

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Airlines Airline Drag Jet 52

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

This design reduced drag and increased efficiency during forward flight. During takeoff and landing, the rotor was powered by compressed air jets at the tips of the blades. One of the most significant issues was noise; the air jets used to power the rotor during takeoff and landing were incredibly loud—too loud for urban areas.

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Runway Drag Knot Airplanes 53

Fear of Landing

MAY 31, 2024

The gentle warmth of the sun contrasted with the smell of jet fumes as I stepped onto an open-air concrete platform the size of a tennis court with tall acrylic walls on all sides. At that moment, the sound of roaring jets drew my attention to the side. A jet gathered speed and lifted off. I had arrived.

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Runway Drag Lift Tarmac 52

Jetwhine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Because I want to fly jets, sir!” I’ve been flying jets for years as a corporate pilot, but not real jets to some … like fighter jets. My goal in these Gauntlet jet-training sessions? But good jet flying is still demanding. built fighter jet—including the narrow and mildly pressurized (4 psi) cockpit.

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Knot Rudder Pilot Jet 52

Fear of Landing

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

On a jet aircraft, the hot air from the engines are routed to the critical surfaces of the aircraft, offering continuous thermal protection. This signifies a significant increase in drag which is causing the airspeed to drop by 15 to 20 knots. The icing conditions were associated with a cold front moving through the region.

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Knot Approach Descent Weather 104