New SEAPOWER is live! Let's talk about the (admittedly crazy sounding) idea to issue Letters of Marque to private military groups in the event of a war with China... and why it might not be as crazy as it sounds: youtu.be/TgGVttwEi1I?...
New video is live! I was recently asked why the F-22 has a gold tinted canopy — and the answer is a lot cooler than just blocking some sunlight: youtu.be/KFqvVhaOrDU?...
Here’s my article about it: t.co/ZAZHmYGSMK
Did we just get a glimpse of one of the NGAD technology demonstrators in the new Air Force recruiting commercial?
(I’ve brightened these images for more detail)
New video is live! Ukraine's F-16s are now flying daily offensive and defensive combat operations: youtu.be/pg2IhAAYy6E?...
New AirPower is live! Let’s answer some of your most pressing questions about America’s new stealth fighter: Boeing’s F-47 youtu.be/nX0F06Dgpkc?...
The US is reportedly going to award the Navy’s F/A-XX contract as soon as this week: youtu.be/C9r2a84R1uo?...
New AirPower is live! Let’s talk about America’s new drone-killing air-to-air interceptor and why it’s such a big deal: youtu.be/gWtX4FgwS44?...
America’s new stealth fighter will be the Boeing F-47: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-5l...
If anyone’s watching the Twelve Hours of Sebring race today, pay extra close attention to the safety car (Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing) — my brother’s driving it!
I was approached by a literary agent about writing a book about a specific facet of aviation history and I’m torn.
I love the idea of writing another book…but my schedule is limited. Would you guys prefer I spent any available time I have on videos, or would you buy a book?
So far, not bad
This is a question from someone who 3D prints for sure! Haha respect!
Taking my first crack at Dark Horse now, printing nose-up (vertically) with minimal supports. Hopefully, it’ll come out pretty clean!
In other words, actively surrendering global influence under the guise of shoring up defenses is actually just surrendering ahead of time.
Delivering victory to your adversary without the need for conflict, and you do find peace… but not necessarily one you’d prefer.
A big part of China’s 2050 plan is to usurp America as the center point in a great deal of global trade and culture. They know all roads lead to America because of its position atop the global influence hierarchy, and they want to shift that paradigm their way.
And before you argue America should cede its position as a world leader, first do away with the idea that America can walk away from that influence without someone else stepping in to take it.
Influence is like territory. It doesn’t evaporate when you lose it, it goes elsewhere
This is an objectively bad take. America’s defensive support of Europe, like its effort to stabilize shipping lanes the world over (and more) aren’t acts of charity — they’re the source of much of America’s diplomatic leverage.
Influence is geopolitical currency.
Quick comparison I whipped up for the original F-15A versus today’s F-15EX.
The value of these changes aren’t just about replacing gauges with screens, but streamlining the way information flows to our pilots, reducing cognitive load and allowing them to focus on what matters.
The guys at Hermeus were kind enough to provide me with 3D models of their Quarterhorse and Dark Horse hypersonic aircraft for a video that I’m working on!
I may not be able to print in titanium like they can, but I’m still stoked to get these printing!
New video is live! Let’s talk about just how cool the B-1B could have gotten…
youtu.be/1_yEzJR9bH8?...
And the custom magnetic stand is incredible in itself!
Just got home and had this incredible piece of custom cutlery waiting for me!
A few months ago, I reached out to Hintze Custom Knives and asked if he could build a Klingon D’k Tahg… and he told me he wasn’t sure, but he’d try.
I would call this a RESOUNDING success!
I look like I flew to Denver to teach a community college class about the history of low observable aviation. 😂
In case anyone’s forgotten, Hamas is an Iranian proxy. Iran considers Russia a “strategic partner,” with the two nations deepening ties significantly since the onset of the invasion of Ukraine.
The binding agent between these groups is a shared opposition to the United States.
The Martin Baker ejection seat may be able to handle my weight… but I don’t think you’d be able to close the canopy of the F-16 with me in it…
Lockheed Martin’s new CMMT cruise missile with a big doofy oaf for scale.
I have a video I put out not too long ago: youtu.be/BB_3UwpG-Do?...
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, asking someone what they think of the F-35 is an excellent way to quickly assess their media literacy.
Also, F-35s have officially crossed 1 million flight hours.
New images (and render) of Lockheed Martin’s CMMT™ (pronounced “comet”) low-cost air vehicles being unveiled today.
The drop test shown in the third image was to demonstrate the system’s ability to integrate with Rapid Dragon
