Aeronautics
Stringers in Airplane Design
Ever heard of Stringers in aircraft? In this article you will learn what they are and how they are used in Aircraft Design and how they are different from longerons.
Wing Cube Loading
Learn more about Wing Cube Loading includes free calculator.
Since Wing Area Loading (WAL) directly correlates to the size and weight of the airplane, it is not a good measure of an airplanes “flyabilty” or flying characteristics, this is where Wing Cube Loading comes in.
How to Read a Cl v Alpha Polar Plot Chart
Cl v Alpha polar charts might seem intimidating as you choose an airfoil, but it’s actually fairly easy to understand. In this article, I’ll help you understand these charts and how you can use them in your airplane design.
Stabilizer vs Stabilator. What’s the Difference?
A stabilator vs stabilizer, they look almost identical and they both control the pitch movement of an aircraft, however, how they go about doing so is different in one key way. Horizontal stabilizers, in many aircraft…
Dihedral vs Anhedral Wings
What’s the difference between dihedral and anhedral? Well, it is very important to an airplanes desired roll stability and maneuverability. Learn more about these two types of wing configurations.
Washout and Why is it Important in Wing Design
A wing without washout is a wing that may cause a pilot to lose all roll control in stalled conditions creating a potentially dangerous situation.