In this article, I’ve decided to do something a little different. Below is an average approach pattern for an A320 into 28R at San Francisco airport. We’re going […]
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Interview with Hiller Aviation Lead Guide Nelson
Intro: How did you become interested in aviation? How did that lead you to Hiller? What does a typical day look like for you at the museum? How […]
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CFD and Sustainability
Computational fluid dynamics, or CFD, is a field of study that examines complex airflows over surfaces, like wings. It’s one of the cornerstones of modern aviation. Every single […]
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Data Science in Sustainable Aviation
AI, ML, and a bunch of other acronyms are everywhere in engineering. No so more in aerospace. From large airlines to small airports, data science has become the […]
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Turning Early on Takeoffs
Turning early on takeoffs provides a beeline for GPS markers, reducing time in the air and thereby fuel costs. Here is a short video I made that highlights […]
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The Eviation Alice
The Eviation Alice is an electric aircraft that was conceived to be a short haul mainstay. With a proposed range of 450 nm, it could fly from San […]
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Virtual Emissions Trackers
Humans are notorious for not being able to visualize large numbers. We maybe can picture 40 items in our mind’s eye, but ten thousand? Not likely. How does […]
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PRDs
We love our pilots. And it’s not just passengers, airlines work hard to ensure that their employees are paid well and receive benefits. Furthermore, the FAA has numerous […]
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Gliding into the Future
Gliders are often overlooked, for a good reason. They are seen as leisure technology, requiring another aircraft to pull it into the skies. But can gliders be used […]
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Higher Altitudes
What’s at higher altitudes? Less air. As you all know, air pressure decreases as height increases. So how can this be applied to sustainable aviation? We can use […]