The need for speed Ever since the inception of flight, we have been looking for ways to make air travel safer, cheaper and faster. Even though the former two of these goals is being expanded upon with each new generation of aircraft, the latter has Read more…
Why aerodynamics? There isn’t any air in space for the most part, but air is still relevant when you’re trying to get something into space because this pesky thing we humans call the atmosphere likes to get in the way. During launch, a rocket has Read more…
Rockets are the backbone of space exploration. They are our gateway to space, giving us access to the universe outside of the little bubble of our planet. A successful space program is in this age the hallmark of technological advancement, of cutting edge engineering and Read more…
What even is an orbit? Interesting question. Let’s see what Google has to say about this. Hmm. That make sense to you? It didn’t to me. If an object is following a “gravitationally curved trajectory” and is under the influence of gravity, why doesn’t it Read more…
Flying a plane is tough because it behaves strangely and is quite tricky to handle. You need to develop an instinct to quickly handle stuff on board. Take this for an example: if you want your airplane to go up, you point its nose up; Read more…
Why do you need to know this? The mystery of the how aircraft flies lies in the art of positioning the aircraft (and by extension the wing) in such a way that the flow of air over the wings generates lift. I am not joking Read more…
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