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Archive for the 'Aerodynamics' Category

Contrails and Chemtrails: the Truth is Out There! Debunking the Myth. Again.

• Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

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What’s Up With Those White Streaks Across the Sky? And What Causes Contrails, Anyhow?

• Monday, December 21st, 2009

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What's Up With Drooped Wingtips? Getting Snoopy About the Droopy: Bernoulli's Principle, Winglets, and Wing Tip Vortices

• Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009

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Feeling the need for speed: design maneuvering speed

• Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

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How Much Runway Does It Take to Land a 747?

• Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

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Why Is My CFI All Over Me About Using the Rudder Pedals In a Turn?

• Monday, May 25th, 2009

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What Does "Heavy" in an Aircraft Call Sign Mean?

• Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

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What the Heck is a Slat?

• Friday, May 15th, 2009

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