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What it's like to fly in a 1930s Airliner
I recently took a slightly turbulent ride in an original de Haviland Dragon Ripide - here's how that experience went.
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What to expect from Flite Fest Ohio 2018
Every year, thousands gather for Flite Test's festivals of flight. Here's what's happening at the next one.
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Oddities of Aviation: The World's Smallest Planes
What is the world's smallest plane? Here's the story of how aviation designers pushed the boundaries into absurdity.
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Asymmetrical Airplanes: Experimenting with Design
Planes don't always have to be symmetrical. Here are some aircraft that go against the grain.
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Vintage Free Flight Models!
I recently payed a visit to a company that produces small free flight airplane kits from balsa. Here's how they're made.
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5 Amazing WW2 Aircraft Finds
During WWII, many missing-in-action aircraft were never found. Today, intact warbirds are still being discovered.
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The Bloody Racer
Picture of the Bloody Racer, the Bloody Baron "faster" cousin.
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This Video Proves Free Flight is Brilliant Fun
Vintage style free-flying models have been about for ages, but they're still an absolute blast.
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RC Aircraft Aerodynamics Simplified: Acting Forces
There are four main forces that act on an airplane, here's how they work together.
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Getting a Career in Aviation
Flite Test recently got the opportunity to visit Middle Tennessee State University's Aerospace program. Check it out!
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Watch a P-51 pilot skilfully ditch in a cornfield
In July 2017, after an intermittent engine failure, onboard cameras captured a P-51 crash landing.
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Dunkirk - Filming Aerial Scenes with RC Aircraft
We take a close look at the 2017 Christopher Nolan film Dunkirk which used many Radio Controlled models for its scenes.
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