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Watch C-5A Galaxy’s Wing Vortices Tests At NASA Langley Research Center in 1970s

August 16, 2022 David Cenciotti

This video shows how NASA studied wingtip vortices using a C-5A Galaxy about 50 years ago. Although they dissipate at a certain distance from the wing, wingtip vortices, that form because of the difference in […]

Take A Look At The Wake Vortices Generated By The World’s Heaviest Aircraft In This Awesome Video

May 19, 2020 David Cenciotti

The Antonov An-225 Mriya is a giant flying machine. The only built Antonov An-225 Mriya (NATO reporting name: Cossack) strategic airlift cargo aircraft is continuing to fly COVID-19 missions across the world carrying various kind […]