Episodes

In this episode, we discuss the odds of catching COVID-19 on a flight, as explained in an interesting new article that explores proximity to other passengers and more. Boeing may be fined $1.25 million in a clear-cut case of undue pressure applied to engineers in their South Carolina plant. And, Allen likes the Volocopter EVTOL design – is it a future winner in the market? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedi...

In this episode we discuss BAE’s partnership with Jaunt Air Mobility, Boeing’s continued trouble delivering airplanes, a lightning strike to an Airbus A320 in New Zealand and more. We also take a look at the VoltAero Cassio, a unique medium-range hybrid electric aircraft prototype and discuss its road to airworthiness certification. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a questio...

In this episode we discuss the AVX/L3 compound coaxial helicopter (CCH) and its unique design, Delta CEO Ed Bastian’s letter on the company’s future, new tiltwing EVTOL designs and more. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Full Transcript: EP21 AVX L3 Compound Coaxial Helicopter, Delta CEO’s Letter on the Future; Tilt Wing EVTOL –...

In this episode we chat about the scary ransomware attack that sent Garmin scrambling to get their systems back up. Airbus announced successful autonomous takeoffs and landings; the Sabrewing EVTOL that will haul cargo is getting some press; And Lilium explains why they’re no longer going after the short-range air taxi market–is it perhaps not a viable market? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit u...

The eHang EVTOL took its first commercial flight in China – how important is this milestone? Boeing 737 MAX re-certification has entered its public comment period, and other 737 models have had an emergency airworthiness directive recently sent out. And, the big four airlines (United, Delta, American and Southwest) have had a rough Q2 in 2020 – how does it compare to a year ago? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, L...

In this episode of the Struck aerospace engineering podcast, we discuss Jaunt Air Mobility‘s gyrocopter EVTOL design and talk about it’s future. We discuss NXTCOMM’s new flat satcom radome antenna design, Airbus’ white paper on hydrogen-powered planes and the EU’s plan to become carbon-neutral. We cover Embraer’s new foray into Turboprop planes, antimicrobial tech in cabins, and the toxic, costly nature of fire-suppressing foam. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning dive...

In this episode, Allen and Dan discuss the idea of applying undue pressure to engineers as they moved to certification of the 737 MAX. They also explore some of Honeywell’s new UAS tech and their autonomous landing technology. Lastly, they cover Vertical Aerospace’s Seraph aircraft and discuss it’s path to market and potential engineering missteps. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web...

Dr. Ana Vukovic joined us to talk about radome design testing using her computer modeling techniques at the University of Nottingham’s George Green Institute for Electromagnetics Research lab. Testing radomes complete with lightning diverter strips is a game-changer. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Her team can test radomes complete with lightning diverter strips to get accurate modeling before physical parts are created. Her team at the University of Nottingham, including D...

Allen and Dan discuss further cuts in the airline industry, with Airbus announcing 15,000 job cuts. The 737 MAX completing flight testing this week and future prospects are perhaps improving. Lastly, Pakistan has a huge scandal on their hands–is it really possible that up to 40% of pilots there have fake licenses? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can answer on ...

In this episode we dig into more layoffs in the aviation industry, including Spirit Aerosystems, who is slowing down their work for Boeing. The final Airbus A380s were delivered, marking the end of an era. In our aerospace engineering fails segment, we discuss United Flight 811 and how a cargo door lock nearly took down the entire plane…Lastly, we touched on Joby Aviation and others, discussing some new VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) technology. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape se...

Dr. Ana Vukovic from the University of Nottingham’s George Green Institute for Electromagnetics Research joined us to talk about her incredible computational modeling work. She shared examples of how their computer modeling technology can greatly reduce the time and expense involved in testing the electromagnetic properties of new parts, including lightning protection, HIRF and RF designs. Her team at the University of Nottingham, including Dr. Trevor Benson and Dr. Phil Sewell, are doing amazi...

John Redman of Viper Aviation is a former Air Force mechanic Crew Chief who worked on F-15 and F-117 fighter jets. Now, he’ll build you your own experimental Rans S20 or Rans S21 plane. Listen in as he tells his story as one of the best USAF mechanics in history, and how he helps those wanting to build their own Rans S20 or S21 aircraft. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a qu...

In episode 12 of the Struck Podcast we discussed the SpaceX rocket and its lightning issues, the AC-67 rocket crash from the 1980s, and the Apollo 12 and how lightning protection changed following the two strikes it took upon launch. Watch the video version of this podcast here. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Struck Podcast E...

In Struck episode 11 we discussed propeller planes and what happens when lightning strikes. Propellers used to be made of wood, then aluminum and now carbon fiber, but leading edge erosion and protection is critical, so how do manufacturers plan for this? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Watch the YouTube video version here. St...

There are more and more electric plane companies popping up, many of them trying to take over the short trip market. Air taxis and planes serving small airstrips and airports can potentially be big business…if these aircraft can get certified. We discuss electric aviation challenges and the difficulty of certifying a new aircraft from the ground up. Learn more about Weather Guard Lightning Tech’s StrikeTape lightning protection systems here: https://weatherguardaero.com/striketape Struck Podca...

The 2019 Russian AeroFlot flight crashed after a lightning strike…why did this happen? We also talked about Bye Aerospace’s E-Flyer electric plane, Coronavirus detection technology from Airbus, and more. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Episode 9 Full Transcript: Bye Aerospace, Airbus Coronavirus Detection & More Welcome back ...

Hector Del Aguila is an expert in EMI, Lightning Protection and HIRF, and also serves as a DER (designated engineering representative) for the FAA. In this episode of the Struck Podcast, he shares wisdom from his career as a researcher, his time with Eclipse Aircraft, and how his work on military aircraft helped shape his private sector work in the aviation industry. Hector is also an EME specialist, providing consulting services to numerous government contractors and organizations. Hector is t...

In episode seven of Struck, we discuss Panasonic avionics’ white paper about millennial travelers, and whether WiFi should be free on all flights. We also talk about ThinKom’s satcom radome technology and how their antennas help make in-flight WiFi a viable solution for travelers. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Transcript Da...

How do we eliminate flammable fuel vapor in transport aircraft fuel tanks? Equipment like the Parker fuel inerting system – OBIGGS – and Air Separation Modules fill the ullage space with inert nitrogen gas. The Pilatus PC12 was a game-changer. Is the PC24 business jet headed for the same level of success? Cirrus Aircraft introduced the airframe parachute system on their SR-20. With the new Vision Jet, Cirrus and Garmin take safety to the next level with the Safe Return System. Check out the Sa...

In this episode of Struck we discuss some of the unique parts manufacturers and what they’re doing in the aerospace industry. Kanfit–who makes unique composite and metal parts–can create in-house what it often takes multiple parts suppliers to make. We also discuss Niles expanded metal foils and how they protect aircraft; lastly, we discussed Hondajet’s unique and game-changing robotic painting system and why it makes a big difference in lightning protection. Learn more about Weather Guard Stri...

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Allen and Dan discuss the impacts on the aircraft industry and the internal workings of aircraft companies. How many aircraft OEMs will survive this world-changing struggle? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Transcript Dan: Welcome back! This is episode 4 of the Struck Podcast. I’m your co-ho...

In episode three, we discuss some of the industry standards in testing aircraft lightning protection, SAE documents 5414B, 5412B and 5416A, and much more. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Transcript: Dan: Welcome back. This is episode three of the Struck Podcast. I’m your co-host Dan Blewett and I’m joined here by lightning p...

In episode two, Allen discusses some of the unique lightning protection technology that’s now found on aircraft, including new materials–such as woven wire carbon fiber–that can help protect from lightning strikes. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverter strips. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Transcript Dan: Welcome back! This is episode two of the Struck Podcast. I am yo...