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by Vaibhav Rau

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[Pinned] My Sustainable Aircraft Design from Research

Posted on: November 14, 2024November 30, 2024

Here is a summary of the aircraft I have designed through my research projects: This design was the result of my years of research as a high schooler […]

Sustainability in Approach Patterns
Technology

Sustainability in Approach Patterns

Posted on: November 8, 2024January 26, 2025

In this article, I’ve decided to do something a little different. Below is an average approach pattern for an A320 into 28R at San Francisco airport. We’re going […]

CFD and Sustainability
Opinions / Technology

CFD and Sustainability

Posted on: September 10, 2024October 6, 2024

Computational fluid dynamics, or CFD, is a field of study that examines complex airflows over surfaces, like wings. It’s one of the cornerstones of modern aviation. Every single […]

Data Science in Sustainable Aviation
Opinions / Technology

Data Science in Sustainable Aviation

Posted on: August 18, 2024

AI, ML, and a bunch of other acronyms are everywhere in engineering. No so more in aerospace. From large airlines to small airports, data science has become the […]

The Eviation Alice
History / Opinions / Technology

The Eviation Alice

Posted on: July 2, 2024August 31, 2024

The Eviation Alice is an electric aircraft that was conceived to be a short haul mainstay. With a proposed range of 450 nm, it could fly from San […]

Virtual Emissions Trackers
Opinions / Technology

Virtual Emissions Trackers

Posted on: June 26, 2024August 31, 2024

Humans are notorious for not being able to visualize large numbers. We maybe can picture 40 items in our mind’s eye, but ten thousand? Not likely. How does […]

PRDs
History / Technology

PRDs

Posted on: June 18, 2024August 28, 2024

We love our pilots. And it’s not just passengers, airlines work hard to ensure that their employees are paid well and receive benefits. Furthermore, the FAA has numerous […]

Gliding into the Future
Carbon Reduction / Opinions / Technology

Gliding into the Future

Posted on: June 9, 2024August 4, 2024

Gliders are often overlooked, for a good reason. They are seen as leisure technology, requiring another aircraft to pull it into the skies. But can gliders be used […]

Higher Altitudes
Opinions / Technology

Higher Altitudes

Posted on: June 5, 2024August 4, 2024

What’s at higher altitudes? Less air. As you all know, air pressure decreases as height increases. So how can this be applied to sustainable aviation? We can use […]

Propellers With Wingtips
Design / Technology

Propellers With Wingtips

Posted on: April 4, 2024

Propeller wingtips, also known as winglets, are a fascinating aspect of aircraft design that play a crucial role in enhancing performance and efficiency. These aerodynamic devices are located […]

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