If you've ever watched a helicopter lift off the ground, you've probably noticed that they always pitch forward, tossing their nose toward the ground. This isn't by accident — in fact, it's crucial to ...

(PhysOrg.com) -- Whale researchers have known for some time that humpback whales are able to perform feats of underwater acrobatics that belie their huge size and that some of that ability is partly ...

RACER flying helicopter demonstrator DLR is playing a crucial role in the aerodynamic design of the wings and the tail plane. Focus: aviation, noise reduction, climate change More than 400 kilometres ...

My first hint this wasn’t going to be a normal helicopter demonstration flight came when I saw my camera floating inches in front of my face. It was strapped to me, but I still reached out and yanked ...

Many peoplehave never flown in a helicopter and consider them playthings of the rich. Butthese vertical-takeoff, vertical-landing aircraft impact our lives in many surprisingways. "Thepublic isn?t ...

Why do available renderings of sixth-generation fighter aircraft show fewer vertical structures, fins or protruding configurations? Are scientists, engineers and expert weapons developers uncovering ...