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From Balloons to Drones: The History of Aerial Photography

Kern Patton — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:38:41 +0000

If you’re like most pilots, you’ve probably taken your fair share of photos from the cockpit. But when you’re capturing the views from high in the clouds, have you ever wondered how aerial photography got its start? As it turns out, snapshots from the skies have been around since before the invention of the airplane. […]

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5 Useful Apps for Pilots

Kern Patton — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 13:07:41 +0000

These days, there are hundreds of aviation apps available for smartphones and tablets, from in-flight tools to flight training, weather briefings, and even games. Whether you want to transition to a paperless cockpit or plan your flights with better accuracy, here are five aviation apps to add to your digital toolbox. CloudAhoy CloudAhoy is widely […]

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Virtual Reality: Anywhere, Anytime Flight Simulation

Kern Patton — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 13:11:36 +0000

Flight simulation has been used for pilot training since World War I. Today, it is common for pilots in training to learn technical and problem-solving skills through simulated flights on computer screens. Although high-end flight simulators offer a more realistic experience by using actual airplane cockpits, these units are often expensive and bulky. Now, with […]

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3-D Printed Engine Components Driving Turboprop Innovation and Cost Control

Kern Patton — Fri, 27 Jan 2017 18:25:15 +0000

GE Aviation recently unveiled a powerful and ultra-efficient engine targeted at the global turbo-prop market. This innovative new engine is made possible in part thanks to 3D printing technology. It took the team at GE seven years to design this cutting-edge engine, which can deliver up to 1,650 shaft horsepower, 10% more than other engines of the […]

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What Were the Most Innovative Aircraft of 2016?

Kern Patton — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 21:03:23 +0000

In 2016, we saw many innovative and experimental aircraft get patented – and even take to the skies – for the first time. Here are some we’re looking forward to seeing more of in the years to come: Airbus Vahana. Airbus filed a patent in 2016 for an aircraft that could achieve a vertical take-off […]

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Sync Gear: How World War I Fighters Avoided Damaging Their Own Propellers

Kern Patton — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 16:18:30 +0000

Did you ever wonder how World War I machine gun operators were able to fire from the air without damaging their propellers? Sync gear, also known as an interrupter or gun synchronizer, was developed during World War I to ensure that an armament attached to a single-engine aircraft could fire through the spinning arc of […]

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How Much Do You Know About the 4 Forces of Flight?

Kern Patton — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 16:13:44 +0000

There’s a whole lot of science behind what makes an aircraft fly, but it turns out you can break down the primary forces acting on an aircraft into four types: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. To keep your aircraft safely airborne, you must have all of these forces in balance. If you are flying a […]

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5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Modern Flight

Kern Patton — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 18:00:37 +0000

Think you know everything there is to know about modern flight? Here are five things you probably didn’t know about the changing face of modern aviation: Only about 5% of people in the world have ever been on an airplane. While many of us see aircraft so often that it’s become routine, there are still […]

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3-D Printing and Aviation: What’s Next

Kern Patton — Thu, 20 Oct 2016 19:20:00 +0000

The acceleration of 3D printed technology in the aviation industry is happening so fast that’s it’s tough to keep up with new advances. Last year, Airbus debuted a new A350 XWB, which incorporates over 1,000 3D-printed components. The first 3-D printed aircraft was unveiled at the Berlin Airshow in June of this year, a drone […]

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NASA Invests in Ultra-Efficient X-Planes

Kern Patton — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 14:07:23 +0000

NASA continues to be a leader in the funding and development of cutting-edge aviation technology. Their latest investment is in the advancement of aviation technology that will reduce carbon emissions through more efficient fuel use. NASA’s goal is aggressive. They hope to reduce commercial aircraft emissions and noise by 50% or more. Achieving this goal […]

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