I was reading an article that was quite fascinating and thought I would share. NASA and AFRL have successfully flight testing a new wing design that is able to change shape within a 32 degree range.
The goal of the ACTE flaps are to designed to decrease the overall aircraft weight, increase fuel efficiency, and reduce noise of takeoffs and landings. The initial testing was actually like that of the Wright Brothers--wind tunnels! I think it is so fascinating that the brothers were so innovative that the same concepts and text equipment is used today.
I think this technology will have very great impact, and I look forward to seeing it implemented in the aircraft we see flying.
http://phys.org/news/2015-04-nasa-successfully-shape-changing-wing-aviation.html
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