Airplane
Coverage of Airplane in the Nexus archive.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3398: Jerome Hunsaker
Episode 3398, titled "The Engines of Our Ingenuity," profiles Jerome Hunsaker, a remarkable engineer. His career was instrumental in defining American air power. The episode focuses on the relationship between an engineer and an airplane.
- The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3393: Curtiss Robin
The 1928 Curtiss Robin airplane was more than it appeared to be, as discussed in The Engines of Our Ingenuity episode 3393. The episode highlights its historical significance despite being described as a bland airplane today.
- Alaska wants to seize a pilot’s plane over a 6-pack of beer. The Supreme Court will hear his case
The Supreme Court has agreed to review an Alaska bush pilot's claim that state authorities attempted to illegally seize his $95,000 airplane after a passenger brought a six-pack of beer on a flight bound for a dry village.
- The American innovation that made millions of others possible
The article highlights America's role in driving major innovations over the past 250 years, including the lightbulb, airplane, medical breakthroughs, and the internet age. These advancements are attributed to the nation's 'intrepid intellect.'