How Pilots Land Their Planes in Powerful Crosswinds Watching an aircraft land on a day with strong crosswinds is a hypnotic, breath-holding experience. The big metal bird comes in with its nose pointed askew, the wings may see-saw back and forth, the landing itself might appear rough or bouncy—and occasionally, the pilot just aborts the … Read more
Alfa Romeo’s 4C Spider Is A Lightweight Sports Car Without The Sacrifices Luxury amenities and safety enhancements have bloated our once-lightweight, easy-to-handle sports cars. Fifty years ago, for instance, the first Porsche 911 weighed in at 2,300 pounds. Today’s model tips the scales at almost 3,500 pounds. This obesity epidemic—which plagues all vehicles—makes them inefficient, … Read more
The World of Autopilot in Automotives The World of Autopilot in Automotives An autopilot is a technology used to control an aircraft without constant ‘hands-on’. But, the latest autopilots are about to hit the road. The revolution of the autopilot in automotive is vastly growing. Most of the automotive companies are competing to achieve the … Read more