STRUCK: An Aerospace Engineering & Lightning Protection Show

STRUCK: An Aerospace Engineering & Lightning Protection Show


Latest Episodes

EP45 – Boeing Biofuel Jets in 2030, and is Joby Aviation Going Public?
February 04, 2021

In this episode we discuss Boeing's new pledge to have a commercial aircraft 100% powered by biofuel by 2030, along with Joby's purported plans to go public using a SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company). But,

EP44 – Metro Hop ESTOL, Volocopter Plus SpaceX Catching Rockets?
January 25, 2021

In this episode of the Struck Aerospace Engineering podcast, we discuss the Metro Hop ESTOL, news on Volocopter and SpaceX's plans to "catch" their rockets after flight to re-use them and save money. We also discuss LED panel walls in private jets - co...

EP43 – Bombardier’s Wing Factory; Jaunt Explores Hybrid Fuel System & GM’s new EVTOL Concept?
January 19, 2021

GM just unveiled a new EVTOL concept - will it actually work? Bombardier has a high-tech wing factory - what makes it so unique? We also discuss Jaunt Air Mobility's pursuit of a potential hybrid power source and news of Archer partnering with Fiat Chr...

EP42 – Lilium Going Public? Elbit UAVs & Can Agile Engineering Work for the EVTOL Infrastructure?
January 12, 2021

Lilium's CEO has publicly declared the desire to go public in the near future - but will it work? Can certification really be attained in just a few years? Elbit creates UAVs and their new models are garnering attention. And,

EP41 – Pratt and Whitney GTF Engines, EPA Aircraft Emissions Standards, Drone ID Rules and More.
January 04, 2021

In this episode of the Struck Aerospace engineering podcast, we discuss the design of Pratt & Whitney GTF geared turbofan engines - they're incredibly fuel efficient--what makes them different? We also discuss the EPA's new emissions rules for commerci...

EP40 – Hydrogen HY4 Aircraft Takes Flight; Joby Approved by USAF, and The Problem with the Senate Report on Boeing
December 28, 2020

The United States Senate released their scathing report on Boeing - but was it justified? Allen weighs in on the blame Boeing continues to take and whether or not Senate staffers should be named in these reports.

EP39 – Blade Entering the EVTOL Market; Boeing 787 Fuselage Issues and NASA X-59 Milestones
December 22, 2020

The Blade helicopter rental company is eyeing the EVTOL market, Boeing finds new 787 fuselage quality problems and NASA reaches new milestones with its X-59 wing design. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips.

EP38 – Chuck Yeager, Uber Elevate Sold to Joby Aviation & Boeing 737 Max Trust Issues
December 14, 2020

In this episode we discuss the life of test pilot Chuck Yeager, the trust issues that might surround the Boeing 737 Max and how the public will get past them, plus Uber Elevate's sale to Joby. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented ligh...

EP37 – Propeller Blade Advances, Uber Elevate & Animal Control at the Airport
December 07, 2020

In the episode we discuss Uber Elevate - where is it going, exactly? We talk about advances in propeller technology and ways wasps are impacting plane safety down in Australia, and what there is to be done about it.

EP36 – Boeing 737 Max Returns; Wisk Partners with NASA; Wing Shape & Aerodynamics
November 24, 2020

The Boeing 737 is back in the US - approved for flight and airworthiness. What does this mean for the company? We discuss the BMW flying wingsuit--an impressive piece of skydiving technology. We dive into wing aerodynamics,

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