STRUCK: An Aerospace Engineering & Lightning Protection Show

Mar 23 2022 373

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The Struck Podcast dives into aerospace engineering and the safety side of the aviation industry. In this show, you’ll learn about new technology in aerospace engineering and the businesses that are driving innovation in the skies. We regularly discuss new EVTOL designs and electric tech advances. FAA designated engineering representative (DER) and lightning protection expert, Allen Hall, gives a deeper look into the intricate systems that keep aircraft safe not only from lightning but from the growing complexity of aircraft design. You’ll learn about advances in electric aircraft, avionics, lightning protection, engines, FAA regulations and much more.

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EP96 – Boeing 737 Crashes; Forkner Trial Begins; Textron Buys Pipistrel – But Why?

Mar 23 2022 38 mins

Textron announced the acquisition of Pipistrel, who is working on interesting electric cargo plane designs, the Nuuva series. Does this move make sense for Textron? Plus, we discuss the recent 737 crash in China and the trial of Mark Forkner over his charges related to the Boeing 737 MAX crashes and ensuing investigation. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented

EP95 – Boeing CEO Pay, Joby Crash News & Is Russia Stealing Leased Planes?

Mar 17 2022 42 mins

Vladimir Putin signed a law that allows Russia to nationalize planes, effectively keeping the planes and breaking the ownership contracts. We also discuss Boeing CEO pay, and how CEO pay is rationalized in general. There is news on JOBY's S4 crash, plus announcements from CityAirbus. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightn

EP94 – The Boeing 737 MAX Documentary – Was it Fair?

Mar 09 2022 42 mins

Allen and Dan discuss the Netflix documentary about Boeing - did it accurately represent the facts in the 737 MAX crashes? Plus, they discuss the PR implications of showing off EVTOL aircraft in public spaces and how that will affect the future acceptance of this new market. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning prote

EP93 – A Joby S4 Crashes – What Now? And, DARPA Flies and Unmanned Black Hawk

Mar 02 2022 31 mins

A Joby Aviation S4 crashed - Will They Still Be Able to Certify? Plus, DARPA is pushing the limits with an unmanned Black Hawk flight. We also discuss Boeing 787 certification issues, F-35 lightning protection solutions, and the flying car safety outlook. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting ser

EP92 – Flying Through Thunderstorms? With Tom Warner

Feb 24 2022 24 mins

Tom Warner, a lightning researcher, flew the T28 Storm Penetrating aircraft into thunderstorms in the hopes of gathering data and learning more about lightning strikes. Listen in as he share stories from his career as a pilot, atmospheric science and lightning researcher and photographer. Follow up with him on his blog and his YouTube channel. Learn more about Weather Guard Str

EP91 – 747-Sized Remotely-Piloted Cargo Planes?

Feb 16 2022 29 mins

Natilus is pitching the idea of remotely-piloted cargo aircraft, hoping to disrupt the industry and reduce issues with pilot shortages and current jet designs. But, is it a realistic vision? We also discuss a recent opinion on COVID restrictions from the CEO of TAP airlines in Portugal, Eve's certification effort, and Eviation's CEO leaving the company abruptly just before their f

EP90 – Eviation Says their Alice Plane is Ready for Commercial Flight…Is It?

Feb 09 2022 33 mins

Airbus mentioned the possibility of building their own engines for a future fleet of hydrogen planes--will they really forgo Pratt & Whitney, GE or Rolls Royce and build them in-house? Plus, we discuss Delta's push for a USA-wide no-fly list to curb passenger disruptions, Jaunt Air Mobility partnering with Flapper in South America, plus the Eviation Alice's push forward into c

EP89 – Beta Technologies Partners with US Army – A Big Deal?

Feb 04 2022 34 mins

Fedex is asking the FAA to put anti-missile lasers on their cargo planes - is this necessary? The Qatar v Airbus fight continues, with Qatar Airways placing a large order with rival Boeing. And, Beta Technologies has partnered with the US Army - will this propel them even further toward the finish line? Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters

EP88 – Wisk Gets $450MM From Boeing: What’s Next?

Jan 26 2022 32 mins

Plus, Ehang gets an order from AirX in Japan, the Airbus and Qatar Airways fight continues to heat up, the 5G rollout in America continues to be a debacle, and more. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection consulting services. Follow the show on YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit us on the web. Have a quest

EP87 – Ehang Intelligent EVTOL Center? Plus, the A380 is Back?

Jan 19 2022 36 mins

Ehang shares it's new intelligent EVTOL center - are they closing in on launching their aircraft to the public? Plus, we discuss the Airbus A380 returning to service, Airbus vs Boeing 2021 deliveries, Ehang's intelligent EVTOL center, China's C919 program and more. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters and aircraft lightning protection cons