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Flight Research Inc. welcomes Boom to the supersonic corridor
Coordination for upcoming pilot proficiency training and Flight Test Support bring XB-1 that much closer to first flight.
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Q&A with Boom Chief Test Pilot: Bill ‘Doc’ Shoemaker
Interested in a career as a test pilot? Boom’s Chief Test Pilot shares stories of training, necessary skills, and lessons learned.
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20-hour bonding event speeds XB-1 toward first flight
Timing was everything at a recent XB-1 bonding event in the hangar.
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Is a smooth airplane touchdown always the safest landing?
From bumpy to breezy, landing aircraft safely requires skills, expertise and experience.
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Wing spars: The backbone of XB-1’s wings
Wing spars are the wing’s backbone — and XB-1 has several. But what is exactly is a wing spar and what purpose does it serve?
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Ultrasound inspection: The first step in wing bend tests
Portable ultrasound equipment offers a look inside XB-1’s wing structure.