'Singing' Wings Help Prevent Small-Plane Stalls

by Emma Young NewScientist.com, 18 Aug 2005 "Singing" wings could reduce the number of fatal small plane crashes, Australian research suggests, and may even lead to a new generation of smaller-winged, more fuel-efficient aircraft. The new technology uses a sound-emitting plastic coating to help control the flow of air over the wings, reducing the chance of the aircraft stalling -- experiencing a sudden loss of lift -- in mid-air. Read more