Flight Research at NASA Armstrong, Part 3: Historic

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Another great Omega Tau Podcast.

Had been a while since I visited the site, so this one isnt new, dating july 17. But well worth a listen.

 

In this episode I talk with NASA Armstrong’s chief scientist Al Bowers about the research projects he has been involved in during his long career at NASA. We cover deep stall research with a Schweizer sailplane, high-alpha flight and thrust vectoring with the X-29, X-31 and F-18 HARV, aero-tow of fast jets with the F-106, supercritical wings with the F-8, as well as space related projects using the SR-71 and the X-30. This is one of my favourite episodes of all time, since it is a bit of trip down memory lane for me personally, and Al perfectly hits the sweet spot between recounting facts and telling anecdotes

 

http://omegataupodcast.net/288-flight-research-at-nasa-armstrong-part-3-historic/