Reviewing Aquila’s first full-scale test flight

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This post details the technical analysis of Aquila's first full-scale test flight, focusing on the structural failure during landing. It explains how unexpected wind conditions and autopilot behavior led to an airspeed exceeding structural tolerance, causing wing deformation. The post outlines specific engineering lessons learned, including the need for a drag device (spoiler/airbrake) and a revised autopilot priority to manage airspeed over altitude tracking. It also announces the design and construction of second-generation aircraft incorporating these fixes.