Research suggests that free-moving panels on aircraft wings can improve stability, reduce turbulence, and add fuel efficiency ...

The angle of attack has a significant effect on the aircraft's aerodynamic performance. A wing produces its maximum lift immediately before it stalls. Remember, a higher angle of attack increases ...

The U.S. Air Force wants to recapitalize its executive airlift fleet with a single platform as it faces reduced availability on its current aircraft, and in the meantime still hopes to buy the ...

The wings were bent and the engine with its propeller still attached came to rest near the airplane’s nose, according to the ...

It could happen if the aircraft were to stall—that is, lose lift on the wings—and pitch nose-down and be too close to the ground for the pilot to achieve a recovery. An aircraft out of control ...

Lennon told WMUR he noticed something was wrong when he felt the aircraft dip. “It started dipping, and I said to myself, ‘Oh no,’ and tried to hold onto it to keep it from stalling ...

Ice and snow can alter how air flows over the wings, which can affect a pilot’s ability to maneuver and control the aircraft. It can also increase the stall speed, which is not good either.

Wind tunnel tests and RC aircraft trials revealed a fascinating ... during takeoff and landing – phases where even a brief stall could spell disaster. The concept shares similarities with ...

Historically the result has been quite a few easy-to-fly aircraft but only one that won an award for being stall-proof and spin-proof: the Ercoupe. In fact the award went to Fred Weick ...

A team of researchers from Princeton University is exploring how feather-like flaps on aircraft wings could improve stability ...