Experimental Aircraft
The X-plane series and aircraft that have not been fully tested in flight- Explore more »
All and Nothing
After Pearl Harbor, the Japanese planned to strike the United States with aircraft borne by giant submarines. If it worked, the Atlantic fleet would be trapped.
November 2001 |
By Thomas S. Momiyama
Test Drivers
Behind the glamour boys in X-planes is an entire profession making sure your Cessna has its wings on straight.
January 2001 |
By D.C. Agle
First Up?
Even before NASA was created, civilian and military labs were in search of spacemen.
September 2000 |
By Tony Reichhardt
The NeXt Generation
What to expect from the latests flock of X-planes.
January 2000 |
By George C. Larson
Auto Pilots
What has four wheels and flies? The dream of a roadable airplane continues.
January 1996 |
By John Grossman
Mach 1: Assaulting the Barrier
In 1947, no airplane had ever gone faster than the speed of sound.
December 1990 |
By Stephan Wilkinson
