There exist few more iconic landmarks in the world than the Eiffel Tower. The wrought-iron structure stretches 324 metres tall above the streets of Paris, dwarfing the surrounding buildings. However, beyond its imposing size lies a storied history and an association with aerodynamics that endures to this day. The Eiffel Tower's creator, Mr. Gustave Eiffel, [...]

Clément Ader: An aviation visionary, hero of the modern era and powered flight pioneer 1903 will forever be remembered as the year when powered flight was born. Its begetters, Wilbur and Orville Wright, made four brief flights at Kitty Hawk and have been credited ever since for laying the foundations of aviation as we know [...]