When you hear about plane crashes, one of the first things investigators look for is the Black Box, also known as the Flight Data Recorder (FDR) or Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR). Despite its name, the Black Box is not black at all. It is actually bright orange to make it easier to find in wreckage.
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The Science Behind Flight
Have you ever looked up at an airplane soaring through the sky and wondered, “How on earth does that massive metal bird stay up there?” It is a question that fascinated people for generations, and the answer is in some intriguing science. Let’s dive into the basics of how flight works and uncover the forces…
Breaking the Sound Barrier: A Leap in Aviation History
The sound barrier is one of the oldest aviation challenges referring to the speed at which an aircraft converts from subsonic to supersonic- at 767 mph (1,235 km/h) on sea level. This is considered an impossible and risky aim, as it is quite probable for the airframe structure to collapse and to lose control. Before…
Can I see your homework? I promise to use it only for ideas
During WWII, the United States helped USSR with military equipment such as Jeeps, tanks and 14000 airplanes through the Land Lease program and some of these aircraft were: Bell P-39 Aircobras, Bell P-63 Kingcobras, Curtiss P-40, Douglas A-20 Havocs and North American B-25s but the soviets wanted long-range bombers also. This request was declined by…
High-speed travelling with Airbus’ Racer Helicopter
A new demonstrator from Airbus has recently performed its maiden flight on the 25th of April 2024, this time though we are not talking about an airplane, but a helicopter called RACER, the Rapid and Cost-Effective Rotorcraft.
Sailing in the Solar System
NASA’s Advanced Composites Solar Sail System to be at the forefront of the testing of this innovative propulsion technology, to become sailors of the Solar System.
Unraveling the mysteries from space with the James Webb Space Telescope
Spotting galaxies as big as the Milky Way to watching stars forming, the James Webb Space Telescope has been operating for more than two years showing us the mysteries from the universe.
B-17 Flying Fortress
With all the hype around the new series ‘Masters of the air’ centered around the 100th Bomb Group, let’s take a closer look to the airplane used by them, the unforgettable B-17 Flying Fortress. The B-17 Flying Fortress is more than just a World War II aircraft: it’s a symbol of American resilience and innovation….
CityAirbus: The next generation of Airbus’ electric VTOL
Along with the opening of a test centre in Donauwörth, Germany, the new CityAirbus NextGen prototype was presented to the public. Airbus’ test centre will be dedicated to testing the electrical systems of this and of the future electric Vetical Takeoff and Landing Vehicles -eVTOLs
Discover ESA’s Juice instruments!
The Jupiter exploring mission from the European Space Agency was launched in 2023 from Kourou. The satellite is making its way to Jupiter carrying several instruments that will help scientists and engineers understand the Jovian planet. As anticipated in one of the last articles from the blog in 2023 (check it out!), here will discuss a bit of every single one of them.