Until the end 1980s, the driver was in direct control of engine speed and power. The throttle valve was controlled by a wire connected directly to the accelerator pedal. The cruise control systems have also the technology of controlling the speed of the engine by connecting the throttle body ...
Moreover, the adaptive wing can be used to further optimize an aircraft's flight throughout all phases of its typical flight mission by providing significant drag reduction during the climb, descent, and cruise regimes. Flight tests have demonstrated that a 20% reduction in the overall drag of...