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Spinoff story
Experiments Result in Safer, Spin-Resistant Aircraft
A real-world story of NASA technology finding a life beyond the mission.
About this technology
Overview
The General Aviation Spin Program at Langley Research Center devised the first-of-their-kind guidelines for designing more spin-resistant aircraft. Thanks to NASAճ contributions, the Federal Aviation Administration introduced the Part 23 spin-resistance standard in 1991. Los Angeles-based ICON Aircraft has now manufactured a new plane for consumer recreational flying that meets the complete set of criteria specified for Part 23 testing.