In recent years we’ve seen an explosion of new UAV designs, including a continuing stream of new hybrid surveillance designs combining various types of sensors, as...
Transportup.com reported December 25 that the AIR ONE, a two-seat eVTOL capable of flying up to 100 miles on all-electric power, has officially completed its first...
Here’s a handy alternative to insulating wire joints with heat-shrink tubing–after soldering two wires together, run glue from a hot-glue gun over the connection (instead of...
The drill block can be metal or a really hard wood such as maple, and the secret to accuracy is to use a drill press and...
As reported in Aviation Week & Space Technology’s Dec. 26, 2022-January 15, 2023 issue, NASA’s Sustainable Flight Partnership (SFNP) program targets net-zero emissions in commercial aviation...
After nearly 90 years, the Macchi-Castoldi M.C. 72 still holds the record for the highest speed ever attained by a piston-engine seaplane (709k/440mph). Set in October,...
To make “riveted” windshield frames, print periods on Rotex® or Dymo® tape, cut the tape to the desired width, and press it into place around your...
Holding a large wing while you apply covering material can be tricky. A 2-foot piece of 2×1—inch board with hooks or nails in its edges will...
Australian UAV producer Carbonix and H3 Dynamics are jointly developing the first Australian hydrogen-electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) unmanned aircraft system (UAS). Carbonix is an...
The Darkhorse is a delta-winged, twin-tailed hypersonic vehicle that is a derivative of the Quarterhorse, a proof-of-concept flight vehicle scheduled to fly in late 2023. Startup...
It’s much easier to balance a low-wing plane if you put it upside-down on an eraser-tipped balancing jig. If you try this with the model upright,...
It’s no surprise that Tim Dickey’s beautiful 1/4-scale Fairchild PT-23 has placed in the top spots at the AMA Scale Nationals, the NASA Championships, the Scale...