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The physics of mobility: an interesting comparison of road, rail, and air travel

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Energy is always required for acceleration, to overcome air drag, as well as rolling and friction resistance of wheels on road and rail, and for “lifting work”, i.e., working against gravity. It must be noted that energy to overcome air drag is only required when the movement takes place in an atmospheric environment.

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Quiz: Understanding Aircraft Performance

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Among the performance elements are takeoff and landing distances, rate of climb, ceiling, speed, payload, and fuel economy. The result of an alteration in airflow patterns increasing induced drag about the wings of an airplane. What is ground effect?

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Today in Aviation History: First flight of the North American P-51 Mustang

Vintage Aviation News

The prototype made its first flight on October 26 that year with test pilot Vance Breese at the controls, the test flight giving successful results and the prototype showcasing good handling characteristics along with satisfactory payload at lower altitudes.

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Bomber Aircraft: Avro Vulcan [ADAM FINISHED]

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History at High Altitudes During the Cold War, the UK required long-range, high-altitude bombers to deliver nuclear payloads, and that’s when A.V This specific design reduced drag alongside providing exceptional lift and stability, two very crucial factors for high-altitude bombing. Roe & Company (Avro) came up with Avro Vulcan.

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How Fast Is a Private Flight?

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Here are a few reasons why private jets are faster: Reduced payload: Light private aircraft are smaller to accommodate fewer travelers per flight. It produces an aircraft with lighter weight, allowing for less drag. It causes more drag, decreases the speed, and leads to longer flights.

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Pitching In On The Airlift: A First Timer’s Account

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Continuing to operate in this challenging environment with janky communications wasn’t the greatest idea to begin with, and as I studied the ramp it was apparent that my Mooney was outclassed in terms of payload, and there was certainly no shortage of pilots participating. What came next, I didn’t expect. They clapped and cheered.

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The aircraft concepts reimagining the future air cargo industry 

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ton payload aircraft Kona, the 60-ton payload aircraft Alisio and Nordes, a 100-ton payload aircraft. Natilus has obsessed over the aircraft design which it said will significantly reduce drag and reduce fuel consumption. Natilus has developed three aircraft designs in the same mold, these include the 3.8

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