In random reading about matters aeronautical I have twice come across essays in defense of rectangular wings. Not coincidentally, perhaps, both were by men who had taken part in the design of the ...

Initial flight testing explores the characteristics of the airplane as it is initially configured. At this point, the designers have done their best to create a machine that is safe to fly, meets all ...

Russian researchers are testing a wing surface modification with vortex generators aimed at reducing the risk of airflow separation and stall at high angles of attack. The work is being conducted at ...