Airfoil Jet Weight-Shift-Control 
Pilot Institute
JUNE 4, 2025
How does it turn or climb without the usual control surfaces? Despite their lack of horizontal control surfaces, tailless aircraft are designed to be stable. With this type of aircraft, the functions of longitudinal stability and control are incorporated into the main wing. Ever wondered how it stays balanced?
Pilot Institute
JUNE 12, 2025
Aircraft that transform their wing shape mid-flight might sound like something out of a futuristic sci-fi, but they’re actually as old as the jet age itself. The design adds weight, complexity, and maintenance needs. Modern jets favor simpler, stealthier fixed-wing designs. You’ll have direct control over the wing configuration.
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