These “covert feathers” help birds maneuver through the air. They could boost the performance of aircraft, too. Lining aircraft wings with rows of lightweight flaps that mimic covert feathers can ...

Modern airplanes are inspired by birds but Princeton researchers find one aspect, we have not used so far and it could help ...

If you ever sit in an airplane row overlooking a wing, then you probably notice multiple flaps along its edges that adjust ...

Princeton engineers have found that adding rows of flaps to a remote-controlled aircraft’s wings improves flight performance ...

The technology echoes bird biology, specifically covert wing feathers that birds use when landing or facing turbulent winds.

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Engineers found a way to help airplanes avoid stall with lightweight plastic flaps that flutter with pressure changes. The flaps mimick a class of feathers that are key to birds' most daring aerial ...

The DA 50 RG boasts an innovative design, as it is built entirely from composite materials. The aircraft has a fuel capacity ...

The introduction of next-generation aircraft is also likely to affect spending on MRO services, despite the overall size of ...

The flaps and landing gear should be deployed as well with the pilot being very careful not to exceed VFE or VLE speeds. If ...

Single-pilot operations face unique risks and challenges. The 2024 NBAA Single-Pilot Safety Standdown focused on raising ...

The Kasabonika airport has a 3,519-foot-long gravel strip but does not have a 490-foot runway end safety area, nor is one ...