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Boom engineers follow in the footsteps of aviation pioneers
Fortunately for the safety of the flying public, no one is flying on “a wing and a prayer” anymore.
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From ‘canoe’ to assembled aircraft: XB-1 approaches the taxiway
The recent installation of XB-1’s wing structure brings Boom’s supersonic demonstrator closer to first flight.
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Q&A with Boom test pilot Chris “Duff” Guarente: 3,600 hours in 57 aircraft types
What’s the number one trait that makes a good developmental test pilot?
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What are wing bend tests and how are they performed?
Boom’s mechanical engineer, Nate Hepler, explains what it takes to test the limits of a wing structure.
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Boom team remains ‘separate but together’ during major milestone: XB-1 wing tests
In the era of social distancing, Boom team members experience major milestones remotely.
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Making two halves whole: Fuselage bonding advances XB-1 build
Precision and planning pave way for success in the hangar.
