Pushing the frontiers of aerospace technology involves imagination and the taking of risks. Many experimental aircraft tested critical new concepts, while many successfully disproved terrible ideas.

Today's Top Pick is a 2001 Glasair II, noted for its high performance and efficiency as a modern experimental two-seater. The Glasair line was at the forefront of revolutionizing homebuilt aircraft ...

Are you ready for one of the most exciting aviation premieres this year? The UK-built Axe VCA (vertically capable aircraft) is about to visit the US for the first time. And it's not just any visit: ...

Together, the adaptive control algorithm and pressure reconstruction enable morphAIR to truly “feel” and “think” about how it is flying. That's as close to real bird adaptability as aircraft wings ...

Summary and Key Points: The F-16 SFW (Forward-Swept Wing) was an experimental fighter developed by General Dynamics in the 1970s as part of DARPA’s Forward Swept Wing Program. Designed to reduce drag ...

Generally speaking, when an aircraft goes supersonic, everybody around it knows it, as the sonic boom it generates when breaking through the sound barrier makes no secret of what is going on. Could ...

Aircraft For Sale's "Today's Top Pick" is a 2011 Arion Lightning, an aerodynamically efficient two-seater Light Sport Aircraft not designed as a basic trainer. The Arion Lightning is popular for its ...