Air & Space Magazine: January 2008

Articles

Unconventional Weapon

What we learned about stealth technology from the combat career of the F-117.

Mr. B's Big Plan

Robert Bigelow has put two mini-space stations in orbit. Now comes the hard part.

What the Red Baron Never Knew

Computer analysis of World War I aircraft shows precisely why some were deadly and others, death traps.

Air Racing 101

A course in handling the course at the National Championship Air Races.

A Short (Very Short) History of the F-19

What airplane came in a little box and never flew?

How Things Work: Chandra X-Ray

The Chandra X-Ray Telescope, explained.

Out in the Breezy

With little fanfare (and less structure), the Breezy homebuilt spreads the message: Flying is fun.

Restoration: Fleet Model 8

Three brothers, an inspiring teacher, and the airplane in the barn.

Finding Fred McConnell

Aviation in the heartland has fewer than six degrees of separation.

Sleeping Beauty

A last, longing look at the Concorde.

My Other Car Is a Podcopter

Bumper sticker in the year 2015? 2025? Ever?

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In the Magazine

Snapshot

Reader Scrapbook

Need to Know

What does it take to become an "ace"?

And has anyone ever been stripped of their status?