Changing the way we fly
Thursday, February 21, 2013 - 07:00
in Physics & Chemistry
An airplane roaring down the runway and into the air is a familiar sight to most travellers today. In fact, this image has not changed much in 50 years. While significant advances have been made in terms of fuel economy, engine design and noise reduction techniques, the basic tube and wing shape of airplanes, and the material used to build these aircraft, has remained largely the same for years.