Above the Wing

Bird Strikes: Sharing Our Skies

This week, we talk about bird strikes and the multitude of rules & regulations our aircrafts undergo to share our skies with these friendly animals. We also briefly discu

Portable Oxygen: Taking Pilots to New Heights

In this episode, we took a look at cabin pressurization in airliners and portable oxygen systems for General Aviation. In the evolving market, portable oxygen has allowed

First in Flight: Santos-Dumont vs Wright Brothers

In this episode, we discuss the debate of who was first in flight. Specifically, we focus on Brazilian Alberto Santos-Dumont and his rise to his first flight. We contrast

NY International Air Show Recap

Air show season is in full swing! This week, we recap Kim's trip to the 2022 NY International Air Show! We talk about what she saw, who performed, and the target audience

AirVenture 2022 Recap

At the end of July, Ashley attended AirVenture, the world's largest airshow that takes place annually in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. In the episode, we discuss what Ashley saw an

53 Years Later: Revisiting the Moon Landing

This week, we revisit the Moon landing that took place in July 1969. We not only discuss the tech specs of the rockets, but we also compare the rocket to what we see toda

Top Gun 1986: Revisiting the Original Blockbuster

Inspired by the recent release of Top Gun: Maverick, we decided to chat about the original Top Gun move, released in 1986. We discuss how it came to be, our personal rati

Featured Film | Challenger: The Final Flight (Episode 2)

This week, we recap our thoughts on the second episode of Challenger, which is available for streaming on Netflix.  Challenger: The Final Flight recounts the events that

Freight Flights: Growing Opportunity

This week, we discuss freight flights, which is something that we think is often overlooked in the aerospace and aviation industry. We take a look at freight and cargo fl

Airbus: Europe's Horse in the Race

In this episode, we take a closer look at Airbus as a company. We discuss their history, comparison to Boeing, and recent new headlines. 

Featured Film | Downfall: The Case Against Boeing Part II

This week's episode looks into the second part of the Netflix documentary, Downfall. This portion focuses on the turbulent history of Boeing, and how decisions made on th

Featured Film | Downfall: The Case Against Boeing Part I

In this episode, we share our thoughts and opinions on the first half of Downfall: The Case Against Boeing, which can be streamed on Netflix. The first portion details th

Boosting Speed: Aerodynamics in the Winter Olympics

In this episode, we discus how concepts from the aerospace and aviation industry are used for an unlikely application - the Winter Olympics! 

Featured Flyer: Bessie Coleman

This week, we continue our Featured Flyer series with Bessie Coleman. We chose to feature Bessie in honor of Black History Month, which occurs each February. We discuss h

Featured Film | Challenger: The Final Flight (Episode 1)

This week, we kick off a potential new series, Featured Film, where we watch an aviation- / aerospace-related film and share our thoughts. We started this potential serie

5G: Battle of the Airwaves

In this episode, we discuss the recent dispute over implementing 5G and its threat to airline safety. We give an overview of what 5G is, why it affects pilots, and how th

Featured Flyer: Sirisha Bandla

In this episode, we discuss the career of the inspirational Sirisha Bandla. Aside from being onboard Virgin Galactic's recent inaugural spaceflight, she has a glittering

Aerial Firefighting: Repurposing the Air Attack

In this episode, we discuss the background of aerial firefighting, including aircraft types and attack strategies. We also touch upon recent research and studies in the f

Boeing 737 MAX: An Infamous History

In this episode, we give an overview of Boeing's doomed 737 MAX aircraft and the generations that preceded it. We touch upon the culture at the aircraft company, the FAA'

Stefan Derewetsky Part 2: Safety in a Time of Uncertainty

In the second and final part of our guest episode with Stefan, we discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic affected individuals within and the airline industry as a whole. Stefa