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STRUCK: An Aerospace Engineering & Lightning Protection Show
by Allen Hall
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,…
Episodes
EP96 – Boeing 737 Crashes; Forkner Trial Begins; Textron Buys Pipistrel – But Why?
24 Mar 2022 · 39 min
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…
EP95 – Boeing CEO Pay, Joby Crash News & Is Russia Stealing Leased Planes?
17 Mar 2022 · 43 min
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…
EP94 – The Boeing 737 MAX Documentary – Was it Fair?
10 Mar 2022 · 42 min
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…
EP93 – A Joby S4 Crashes – What Now? And, DARPA Flies and Unmanned Black Hawk
3 Mar 2022 · 32 min
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…
EP92 – Flying Through Thunderstorms? With Tom Warner
24 Feb 2022 · 25 min
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…
EP91 – 747-Sized Remotely-Piloted Cargo Planes?
17 Feb 2022 · 29 min
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…
EP90 – Eviation Says their Alice Plane is Ready for Commercial Flight…Is It?
10 Feb 2022 · 33 min
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…
EP89 – Beta Technologies Partners with US Army – A Big Deal?
4 Feb 2022 · 35 min
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…
EP88 – Wisk Gets $450MM From Boeing: What’s Next?
27 Jan 2022 · 33 min
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.…
EP87 – Ehang Intelligent EVTOL Center? Plus, the A380 is Back?
20 Jan 2022 · 36 min
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…
EP86 – Joby Doubles Flight Testing Capacity – Is the Finish Line Close?
13 Jan 2022 · 36 min
Joby has completed a second aircraft prototype for flight testing; this one will go to the Air Force--does this bring Joby closer to the finish line for certification? Plus, Qatar Airways sues Airbus over lightning protection skin damage, a propeller breaks off and enters the fuselage on a bird…
EP85 – Drone Swarms for Plane Inspections? Plus, Amazon Invests in Beta Technologies’ EVTOL.
6 Jan 2022 · 33 min
Korean Air is using drone swarms to inspect planes - will this work as well as human inspections? The Boeing 777 is getting new directives resulting from their early 2021 engine problems on a United flight from Denver, and Amazon invest in Beta Technologies - will their EVTOL vault ahead of others…
EP84 – Aerospace Executives Facing Jail time? Plus, 737 MAX Test Pilot a Scapegoat?
30 Dec 2021 · 32 min
Six aerospace executives have been indicted on labor collusion charges - will they stick? Plus, a new report shows that the FAA has approached prosecutors, explaining that Mark Forkner, former test pilot for Boeing, is being made a scapegoat in the 737 MAX crashes. What will this mean for the…
EP83 – A Supersonic EVTOL? And, is the EHang 216 Ready for Certification?
23 Dec 2021 · 40 min
The Ehang 216 may be certified in a few months, according to new reports. Is this realistic? Plus, is the idea of a supersonic EVTOL feasible or even remotely reasonable? We also discuss the current pilot shortage in the US, the Jetson One sales numbers, Archer news and more. [powerpress Learn…
EP82 – Sydney Seaplanes Adds EVTOL Order, Airbus A350 Has Lightning Protection Problems & More
16 Dec 2021 · 33 min
Sydney Seaplanes placed a large aircraft order from Eve Urban Air Mobility, a division of Embraer. Will it work out for them? The Airbus A350 has lightning protection issues stemming from expanded metal foils and paint peeling, leading to a contentious relationship between Airbus and Qatar. We…
EP80 – Results of the Celera 500L Test Flights: As Good as Claimed?
1 Dec 2021 · 39 min
The Otto Aviation Celera 500L made some big claims on fuel efficiency and laminar flow. After flight testing, how have those claims held up? We also discuss more Boeing 787 manufacturing defects, the GE9X sand ingestion tests, Joby news on certification and the CityHawk EVTOL. Learn more about…
EP79 – Is Hyundai Supernal the “Uber-Like” EVTOL Company of the Future?
25 Nov 2021 · 37 min
Hyundai has spun off its EVTOL business into Supernal, with an interesting aircraft. And, the company shares a big vision for being a start-to-finish transportation company, with aircraft being on piece of the puzzle along with scooters, cars, etc. Plus, Boeing is in hot water with the FAA, now…
EP78 – Boxwing EVTOL – Can it Work? Plus, Rolls Royce SAF Flight & Volocopter News
18 Nov 2021 · 35 min
AMSL Aero has a boxwing EVTOL design with a prototype that's nearly ready to fly - can this interesting design work? Rolls Royce flies successfully using 100% SAF fuel, Volocopter sees big things happening in Rome, and more. Learn more about Weather Guard StrikeTape segmented lightning diverters…
EP77 – Jetson One EVTOL, New Hydrogen Backing, and New Air Traffic Control Towers?
11 Nov 2021 · 39 min
The U.S. has an aging air traffic control tower problem. How will airports replace 100+ aging towers? Plus, is the Jetson One personal EVTOL the future of fun-to-fly aircraft, with little to no barrier to the skies? And, will Alaska Airlines' backing of hydrogen conversions mean we see jets flying…
EP76 – Can the Cyclotech EVTOL Reach Mass Market? Plus, Vaccine Labor Trouble and More
27 Oct 2021 · 36 min
The Cyclotech EVTOL is back, with a recent flight vaulting it back into the maintstream media. With a very unorthodox lift system, can it really become airworthy one day and reach mass-market acceptance? We also discuss more of the Forkner charges, Boeing 777x freighter rumors, the Boeing…