Learn the two common types of jet engines and what makes them different.
Apr 21, 2020
10 min
I discuss why we use carburetors and the different types of carburetors in aircraft engines.
Mar 1, 2020
18 min
How military aircraft fly in formation, the different types of formations used, and how they deal with contingencies.
Dec 31, 2019
29 min
I talk about low-frequency radio ranges, a long-dead primitive form of instrument navigation.
Nov 24, 2019
7 min
Learn about where and why ice forms, and why it’s such a big deal to the pilots who fly through it (and try to avoid it).
Oct 13, 2019
10 min
I cover the different ways pilots put dumb bombs on target.
Aug 19, 2019
9 min
High-altitude, high-speed aerodynamics, including Mach tuck, coffin corner, and Dutch roll.
Jul 11, 2019
23 min
I cover the different types of airspeeds, what they all mean, and why they’re important.
Jun 20, 2019
13 min
I cover some details of laser- and GPS-guided weapons; how they work, tactics, and shortcomings.
May 16, 2019
12 min
Part 2 of 6: I cover high-frequency radio, and how it’s used to send messages over the horizon, and selective calling, or SELCAL.
Apr 6, 2019
10 min
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