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Transporting History: How Laminar Magic Reached Its New Home

A U.S. Air Force pilot, 1st Lt. John Washington, poses next to the Strojnik S-4 Laminar Magic, a small, sleek experimental aircraft with a white fiberglass body and a distinctive tail boom. The image commemorates his record-setting flight in 1989.

The Precision and Care Behind Transporting a One-of-a-Kind Aviation Marvel Shipping any aircraft demands careful planning and precision. But when that aircraft is Laminar Magic—a record-breaking plane designed by aerodynamicist Alex Strojnik—the process becomes even more critical. This one-of-a-kind plane required a custom crating and transport solution to protect its delicate aerodynamics and historical significance. […]