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by Vaibhav Rau

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Interview with Hiller Aviation Lead Guide Nelson
Opinions

Interview with Hiller Aviation Lead Guide Nelson

Posted on: October 16, 2024November 4, 2024

Intro:  How did you become interested in aviation?  How did that lead you to Hiller?  What does a typical day look like for you at the museum?  How […]

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 […]

Turning Early on Takeoffs
Carbon Reduction

Turning Early on Takeoffs

Posted on: July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

Turning early on takeoffs provides a beeline for GPS markers, reducing time in the air and thereby fuel costs. Here is a short video I made that highlights […]

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 […]

Stepped Approaches and Noise Pollution
Opinions

Stepped Approaches and Noise Pollution

Posted on: May 28, 2024July 24, 2024

Noise pollution is a very important issue regarding aviation sustainability. Why? Sustainability means that an idea is ready for the future. With more laws and regulations regarding noise […]

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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