Aerospace & Spaceflight Why One SR-71 Crew Refused to Eject From a Burning Blackbird David WhitakerApril 22, 2026June 5, 20260 In addition, the inlet system of the aircraft allowed it to develop 55% of its maximum thrust during Mach 3…
Aerospace & Spaceflight Why Pilots Say the B-52 Is Miserable to Fly but Still Matters David WhitakerApril 21, 2026June 5, 20260 “It handles terribly, is sluggish, and has some weird behaviors,” is what one former B-52 pilot noted, and it perfectly…
Aerospace & Spaceflight Why the Navy’s F-35C Changed What Fighter Pilots Actually Do David WhitakerApril 21, 2026June 5, 20260 What used to be essential for qualification requirements, such as… skills that, I think, can probably be cut back some…
Aerospace & Spaceflight Why the F-22 Raptor Still Shapes Air Combat David WhitakerApril 21, 2026June 5, 20260 F-22 Raptor’s ability to cruise at supersonic speed without afterburner is a defining capability. While it saves fuel, minimizes thermal…