Modern airplanes are inspired by birds but Princeton researchers find one aspect, we have not used so far and it could help stop flights from stalling.
As per to research published on October 28 in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the Traditional aircraft wings typically use flaps and spoilers, controlled by mechanical systems to ...
While most modern aircraft feature a two-winged design that enables lift, that's not the only way to design a plane. Northrop Grumman's B-2 Spirit and B-21 Raider are examples of flying-wing ...
If you ever sit in an airplane row overlooking a wing, then you probably notice multiple flaps along its edges that adjust during takeoffs and landings. Much like bird feathers, these components are ...