Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 21, 2024
Have you ever considered why airplanes require a vertical tailfin for stability? While removing the vertical tailfin could make planes significantly more energy-efficient, achieving this has been a challenge for the aviation industry. Intriguingly, birds accomplish stable flight without a vertical tailfin. So, how do they manage it?
David Lentink, Professor of Biomimetics at the University
