Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the Gulfstream G500 has completed flutter testing. The first G500 test aircraft, T1, performed the tests over the course of more than 50 flights. “The G500 has ...
Boom Supersonic aims to resume XB-1 envelope expansion flights as early as next week following delivery of a new flutter excitement system (FES) to the company’s test site at Mojave Air and Space Port ...
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Weight and flutter

Last month I made a reference to weight being The Enemy of aircraft, and for the most part that is true. I also mentioned the potential for a forward cg condition if, for instance, a heavier engine or ...