Filmmaking, Flight, and The Future w/Kyle Newsom

Summary

This conversation explores the intersection of filmmaking and aviation through the story of Kyle Newsom, who found purpose in capturing the beauty of flight. It delves into the future of supersonic travel with Boom Supersonic's innovative technology that allows for boomless cruise, and concludes with an educational segment on the science of lift, explaining how aircraft defy gravity.

 

Takeaways

• Kyle Newsom's journey began on a mountain in Nepal.
• His films connect the human element to aviation.
• Aviation is about community and shared passion.
• Miss Virginia serves as a bridge between past and future.
• Boom Supersonic is pioneering boomless cruise technology.
• Sonic booms have historically limited supersonic flight over land.
• Boomless cruise could revolutionize air travel efficiency.
• Lift is generated by the shape of airplane wings.
• Understanding lift opens doors to STEM careers in aviation.
• The future of aviation is intertwined with sustainability.