We have posted links to a number of academic papers and they've been quite well received. Here's an example of one such post. While they do fit into the parameters of our feed we acknowledge they're not for everybody and we're totally good with that. bsky.app/profile/bluf...
We featured the view from Stratodynamics' HiDRON™ stratospheric glider on last month's cover. Now, based on the data collected during flights like that, read the new academic paper just published in the 'Atmospheric Measurement Techniques' journal of the European Geosciences Union. | 🛩️ 🪽 📡 🎈 🏫
Abstract. This study investigates the use of a balloon-launched uncrewed aircraft system (UAS) for the measurement of turbulence in the troposphere and lower stratosphere. The UAS was a glider which c...
There's a short video in the linked press release above that will give you a feel for it. Looks like a blast. Literally.
There's a lot of buzz about 'reusability' recently. However, the project which has *our* attention in this regard is this team quietly working away in New Zealand. While it does have different objectives than that 'other' high-profile project, this approach still seems more elegant to us. | 🛩️ 📡 📰
Flights from Glentanner Aerodrome on the South Island of New Zealand both reached speeds of Mach 0.9 and an altitude of 63,000 feet.
Another press release about this flight, this one just out from @softbankofficial.bsky.social. In it, they have provided quite a bit more information about both the aircraft and the flight. | 🛩️ 📡 🛰️ ⚡️ ⚔️
SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434) is actively conducting research and development for its HAPS business to help bridge the digital divide and provide emergency communications during disasters. After first ...
We think the folks at Airbus Helicopters do a great job with their case study write-ups: this one is from a place that's a hop, skip and a jump from our home office — if you're in an Airbus helicopter, that is. It's a well-written, well-illustrated and uplifting success story. Read with link. | 🛩️ 🚁
Canada's Slave Lake Helicopters, with their fleet of H125s, is playing a key role in reforestation efforts.
Sounds like pretty much the dream day. Building and flying your *own* airplane puts you in pretty exclusive company. We're just glad to know ya. 😀
Welcome aboard, it’s great to have you here. 🙌🏻
Hearty congratulations, Dan, well done. 🙌🏻 How did the first flight go? We're keeping our fingers crossed you'll post more details soon.
There seems to have been a flurry of announcements and attendant coverage of this story. Jack Richardson, writing for the Royal Aeronautical Society, provides a first-hand snapshot of the program that helps to ground-truth the press release optimism and marketing excitement. Worth reading. | 🛩️ 🦆 ⚡️
Two Nordic companies have recently taken the next steps to make the vision of electric seaplanes a reality as JACK RICHARDSON reports.
It's absolutely, positively never too late. Our first-hand experience with the gliding community is that they are a very warm and welcoming crowd that would love to have you as a member. You should go for it.