A Guide to How Radar Helps Weather Forecasting for Pilots
As I reflect on my years as a design engineer for a major aircraft manufacturer, I’m often frustrated by the…
Author: Simon Foster
My name is Simon Foster, and I believe the principles of flight shouldn't be a mystery. Having spent my career designing aircraft, I now write to translate complex engineering into understandable insights. My goal is to show you the brilliant science that keeps us safe in the sky, proving that the real magic is in the mechanics.
An Explanation of What Is Ads-b and How It Works
As I sit in my home office, surrounded by models of aircraft and diagrams of what is ads-b and how…
A Guide to Primary and Secondary Radar in Atc
As I sit in my home office, surrounded by models of aircraft and diagrams of a guide to primary and…
An Engineer’s Guide to How Stealth Technology Works
I still remember the first time I encountered the mystique surrounding how stealth technology works. As an aerospace engineer, I…
A Look at the New Supersonic Jets in Development
I still remember the day I first heard about the new supersonic jets in development. As an aerospace engineer, I…
A Report on the Future of Hypersonic Travel
I still remember the first time I heard someone claim that the future of hypersonic travel would be dominated by…
A Simple Guide to What Is the Sound Barrier
I still remember the thrill of designing my first supersonic jet, where the concept of what is the sound barrier…
A Look at the Challenges of Modern Military Aircraft Design
I still remember the smell of freshly cut composite materials and the sound of wind tunnels humming in the background…
An Analysis: Was the Concorde a Success or a Failure?
I still get asked if the Concorde was a flop or a feat – let me tell you, as an…
A Deep Dive Into How the Airbus A320 Fly-by-wire System Works
I still remember the first time I delved into the how the airbus a320 fly-by-wire system works. As an aerospace…