Today, I wanted to talk about Tom Cruise’s dark side. Yup… You read well, I’m talking about the less bright aspects of his life, not the fictitious Sr72 Darkstar. I came to the realization that talking about his ex-wives, or his anger issues, or even his manipulative character, was something for tabloids instead of this…
Category: Aerospace Articles
Behind the Scenes of Air Crash Investigations: The Role of Aircraft Black Boxes
If you ever watch an episode of “Air crash investigations” or had some classes about safety and avionics, you might know what a black box is. But do you know what it is and what it is made of? In aviation, a black box is a device used to record flight data and cockpit voice…
Can paint be an issue on modern aircraft?
As modern aircraft introduce novel materials into their structures, several factors must be considered on how all the materials interact with each other under all the environmental conditions an aircraft may encounter.
Golfing in the Moon as a sport
As I promised when I talked about the conspiracy theories that surround the Moon, I will explain how Alan Shepard put a golf ball out of the Moon’s gravitational pull, however, I can’t do it without commenting on the Apollo 14. The Apollo 14 mission was the last of the H-missions, intended for research on…
Eyes in the sky
Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) is a vital component of modern air defense systems. It provides a comprehensive and integrated view of the battlefield, enabling friendly aircraft to operate effectively and neutralize potential threats. AWACS is essentially a flying radar platform that can detect aircraft, missiles, and ships at ranges of hundreds of kilometers…
Did you know? EUROAVIA Alumni
Do you know there’s an association for former members of EUROAVIA which promotes the relationship between them and the main association?
A brief comment on the Spy balloon….
This past week has been a mess; war in Europe, nuclear threat, blah blah blah, but one thing has been living in my mind rent free: the People’s Liberation Spy Balloon, launched by China. For a first approach, why in heavens would you pick a balloon for spying purposes if you have thousands of questionable…
Need some competition?
Boeing 737 entered service in 1968 with Lufthansa and was an instant hit. Its main competitor was McDonnell Douglas DC-9, followed by its MD-80/MD-90 but there were signs that Europe also wanted its own major aircraft. After a jointure between some of the largest aircraft manufacturers in Europe, Airbus was formed and started to design…
What to expect from the space field in 2023
From asteroids to huge spaceships, 2023 will be filled with great developments for the space industry. You are about to find out the projects you should look forward to this year!
About chemtrails and fake planes…
Chemtrails are a common topic among conspiracy circles, where people affirm governments spend millions of dollars annually to poison our population by emitting chemicals in the atmosphere trough planes. Also, there are some who say planes don’t really exist and that they’re actually trains fitted with screens instead of windows… Isn’t that crazy? Well, today…