Aerodynamics

USA team wins gold at 2026 FAI F3J Model Glider World Championship in Italy after strong performances despite challenging conditions.

The 1/6-scale de Havilland DH.82 Tiger Moth kit offers detailed construction and great flying qualities, ideal for intermediate builders.

The T-45 Swallow, a British glider model, revives aviation history with an electric design, offering great performance for enthusiasts.

The article presents a new method for determining aircraft CG locations, improving stability beyond traditional %MAC calculations.

Create a unique Rogallo wing for your Vapor for fun flying; easy to build and stable. Download free plans to get started!

The article discusses designing a lightweight, effective launch dolly for RC airplanes, focusing on stability and ease of use.

Clark Salisbury designs a lightweight, battery-powered RC airplane called the Sky Skanner, perfect for fun, low-speed flying.

Few aircraft have a more distinctive shape than the Chance Vought F4U Corsair. It featured an iconic inverted gull-wing design, a massive three- or four-blade propeller, and a long nose. It was a welcome sight to Allied forces, and its characteristic whistle struck fear in its opponents.

Explores early aeronautical experimenters' challenges and contributions to free-flight models leading to manned flight advancements.

Washout in wings reduces stall risk, improving control and stability, but can complicate performance in aerobatics.