Aerodynamics Explained
Episodes
The Invisible Air That Controls Flight
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode marks the start of Season 2 of Aerodynamics Explained.We explore the boundary layer: a thin, invisible layer of air that controls drag, e...
The Most Misunderstood Danger in Aviation
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most people think a stall means the engines shut down, but that’s not true at all.In this season finale, we will break down the real reason wings lo...
The Future of Flight – Electric and Self-Flying Planes
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Planes without fuel? Planes without pilots? In this episode of Aerodynamics Explained, we will explore the rise of electric aircraft and the push towa...
Turbulence Explained: Why Planes Shake — Is It Safe?
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Turbulence is the part of flying that makes passengers most nervous — those sudden bumps, rattles, and drops. But what’s really happening when the...
How Weather Can Break a Flight
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The weather is one of the biggest factors in aviation. From headwinds that slow you down to tailwinds that help you fly faster, storms that cause turb...
Breaking the Sound Barrier
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is the sound barrier, and what happens when you break it? In this episode, we explore the physics behind shockwaves, sonic booms, and the first s...
The Secret Room Where Planes Learn to Fly
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Step inside the wind tunnel — the place where flight gets tested before takeoff. In this episode, we explore how engineers use controlled air to sha...
Game of Air: How Physics Wins Matches
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does a soccer ball curve mid-air? How does topspin make a tennis ball dive? What makes a baseball pitch float, drop, or dance?In this episode, we ...
The Bike Mechanics Who Taught the World to Fly
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how two bicycle mechanics changed the world by making the first powered flight. In this episode, we explore the story of the Wright brothers ...
How Planes Fly – A Simple Explanation
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aerodynamics Explained! In this episode, we’re breaking down how planes fly—focusing on the power of wings, speed, and lift!Learn how t...
The Science of Flight
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Aerodynamics Explained! In this first episode, we dive into the four main forces that make flight possible: lift, drag, thrust, and weight!...