Today in History (August 26, 2015) – Charles Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh was a pioneer in aviation. He passed on August 26, 1974.… Read More Today in History (August 26, 2015) – Charles Lindbergh
Staying Afloat with Buoyancy
Recently, I went on a canoe trip in Missouri. Floating down the river in a metal canoe with two grown adults and all their stuff really got me to thinking about how things float and the concept of buoyancy. Especially since, it can be a very powerful force that many people take for granted. … Read More Staying Afloat with Buoyancy
Infrared Night Vision
I remember being told that as a newborn, my parents would have the baby monitor volume turned up so high that they could hear cars driving outside my window through the speakers. So it was no surprise to me when I saw some new parents with a fancy baby monitor that wirelessly broadcasted video to… Read More Infrared Night Vision
Airplane Engines (part 3) – Turbojet Variations
This is the last installment about airplane engines. If you haven’t already, go back and check out Airplane Engines (part 1) – Piston Engines and Airplane Engines (part 2) – Jet Engines. Now, as promised, the variations on turbojets: turbofans and turboprops. Turbofans are very similar to turbojets with one major difference. Besides the compressor… Read More Airplane Engines (part 3) – Turbojet Variations
Airplane Engines (part 2) – Jet Engines
This is a continuation of Airplanes Engines (part 1) – Piston Engines, and as promised I will start with the Me 262. Though the Messerschmitt Me 262 “Schwalbe” (Swallow) was not the first aircraft to use a turbojet as means of propulsion, but its tremendous speed and use against the American P-51 Mustang – which… Read More Airplane Engines (part 2) – Jet Engines
The Space Industry Today (Part 1)
Just because the Space Shuttle retired doesn’t mean NASA isn’t active! NASA has ongoing missions in space exploration, aviation, technology, and Earth observations. Learn what NASA is doing today in this post. … Read More The Space Industry Today (Part 1)
Airplane Engines (part 1) – Piston Engines
Our first post explains the concept of piston engines on airplanes. Learn how they work and some classic examples of airplanes which use a piston engine.… Read More Airplane Engines (part 1) – Piston Engines
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