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AVIATION HISTORY – AIRCRAFT DESIGN / OCTOBER 3, 2023
WWII Transformer – How a Little-Known WWII-era Aircraft was Designed to Transform Between Monoplane and Biplane in Flight
If one were to mention the existence of a WWII-era polymorphic fighter that incorporated a system in which one set of wings retracted into and out of another, one might assume such an airplane is fictional, perhaps featured in a dystopian film or television series like The Man in the High Castle. But in fact, such an aircraft did not exist. It was called […]
MODERN AVIATION – MILITARY AVIATION / OCTOBER 3, 2023
New Boeing Patent Details Conceptual Auxiliary Landing Gear Designed to Protect Engines
In August of 2022, Boeing was awarded a patent for a novel […]
MODERN AVIATION – NEWS / JULY 26, 2023
Discover National Intercollegiate Flying Association Competitions
Every year, some of the nation’s best and brightest new […]
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Portable Engine Maintenance Sheds Shield Mechanics from the Elements
When faced with operational requirements to conduct heavy engine maintenance far away from dedicated facilities, these maintenance crews employ portable maintenance sheds to bring shelter to the airplane. Still in use today with modern inflatable tents, this concept first emerged during military operations at unimproved airfields, offering respite from harsh…
Flaris LAR-01 Very Light Jet Progresses Toward Certification
First flown in April 2019, the USD $2 million Flaris LAR 01 very light jet continues its progress through its flight test phase with certification on the horizon. Aimed at private owners, the LAR 01 promises direct operating costs of USD $450/hour. Powered by a single Williams FJ33-5A turbofan engine,…
Beechcraft X-700 Concept
In the late 1970s, Beechcraft conducted studies on a replacement for the King Air. Called the X-700, the new aircraft would incorporate a cabin with large windows and a round cross section, the latter of which would enable greater pressurization and higher altitude capability. The X-700 was envisioned to evolve…
