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Like last week’s NASA Orion introduction, here are 4 ways to learn more about airdrop flight test and the NASA Ares JDTV program, including videos, photos, and technical papers. Continue Reading…

Boeing wind tunnel HondaJet screenshotHonda provides four very informative technical papers for download on their website–of particular interest is their explanation for the over the wing engine mount and unique nose/fuselage design.

Flutter Characteristics of an Over-the-Wing Engine Mount Business-Jet Configuration

Wave-Drag Characteristics of an Over-the-Wing Nacelle Business-Jet Configuration

Natural-Laminar-Flow Airfoil Development for a Lightweight Business Jet

Design and Development of the HondaJet

Additionally, Initial Flight Test of the HondaJet is available from the International Congress of Aeronautics 2004 proceedings.

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The UK uses an experimental test bed to evaluate new flight control laws.

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Video exponentially improves our ability to use picture to communicate 10,000 words, and this is not only one of the fundamental ATOMs but also an elementary and critical element in the strategy to inform and invest. These are just a few of the reasons that this weekly video column exists.