Topic: Solar Planes

2 chapters across the catalog

Tag and Track
Episode 370 1:32:26 - 1:34:55

370: Tag and Track

Ammonix CEO Plane Crash and Stimulus Funds

The CEO of Ammonix, a solar power manufacturer that received $25 million in federal stimulus and grant funding, died in a twin-engine Cessna crash in Northern California. The crash occurred during a "long final" approach after the pilot reported engine trouble. The hosts speculate on the timing of the accident given the company's involvement with government funds.

Home for the Holidays
Episode 351 2:20:30 - 2:22:08

351: Home for the Holidays

Pilot-Free Planes and Global Central Bank Calls

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers in the UK is advocating for research into pilot-free planes to boost R&D spending. These aircraft would likely be operated via remote control, similar to military drones. Simultaneously, the Vatican has called for the creation of a global public authority and a Central World Bank to manage the international economy.