The F-4 Phantom II, a large, twin-engine fighter from the 1950s, was a workhorse of Western air forces for decades, most ...

Tacking—a maneuver used to sail a boat against the wind, changing direction in a zig-zag fashion—is one of the most difficult but necessary sailing maneuvers. While tacking is common, the movement of ...

Every pilot must grasp the fundamental principles of aerodynamics that allow an aircraft to lift off the ground and remain airborne. These principles form the foundation of flight, ensuring both ...

While “greasing a landing” is a goal of distinction in light propeller airplanes, greased landings in jets can result in ...

New fossil scans reveal that a tiny wrist bone in dinosaurs may have set the stage for the evolution of bird flight.