Boeing 747
Long-serving aircraft cited in shielding discussion
Episodes
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#4910: Why Wide-Body Flying Isn't Actually HarderWhy bigger planes don't need more experienced pilots — and how ACMI operators let pilots leapfrog the seniority queue. -
#4227: Why Air, Sea, and Truck Freight Use Different BoxesAir cargo ULDs, sea containers, and inland pallets don't mix. Could one standardized unit ever work across all three? -
#2972: How Pallets Make Global Trade WorkThe humble pallet is the unsung hero of global trade. Here’s how consolidation works from factory floor to container ship. -
#2702: The Surprising Secret of Jet ThrustWhere does all that fuel live, and how does a spinning fan produce enough thrust to lift a 747? -
#1915: Why Cargo Planes Fly at 3 AMWhile you sleep, massive freighters land every 90 seconds at secret hubs like Memphis, moving the global economy. -
#1422: Controlled Collisions: The Engineering of Modern RunwaysDiscover the hidden engineering beneath airport runways and the physics of landing massive aircraft on solid Antarctic ice. -
#635: Airplane Mode: Technical Necessity or Outdated Ritual?Is airplane mode a safety must or an outdated rule? Herman and Corn explore electromagnetic interference, 5G risks, and cellular congestion. -
#527: Who’s Really Flying? The Evolution of Aircraft ControlsFrom steel cables to digital signals: Herman and Corn explore how flight controls evolved and why some modern jets still use 1960s technology. -
#438: The Hidden Engineering of Airport Approach LightingDiscover the hidden engineering behind airport approach lights, from the "rabbit" flashers to the towers standing in suburban backyards.