Joe's Air, Space & Transportation CornerCurious about those turboprops buzzing over so late at night?Here is what you may be hearing.Sep 16Sep 16
Joe's Air, Space & Transportation CornerThe first Black woman to earn her wings continues to inspireA street on the east side of O’Hare International Airport in Chicago is named in honor of Bessie Coleman. In 1921, she became the first…Aug 30Aug 30
Joe's Air, Space & Transportation CornerBalloon space tourism is GO for launchI will get to space someday. This most likely will happen without being in zero gravity or with the danger of having to reenter the earth’s…Aug 26Aug 26
Joe's Air, Space & Transportation CornerNew to amateur astronomy? The summer night sky welcomes youWhether for a date night, time with your kids or just an evening to yourself, simply look up. Hopefully you have clear skies.Aug 15Aug 15
Joe's Air, Space & Transportation CornerSearch, rescue and national security. Have you seen a Coast Guard Dolphin over your beach?If you’re heading for some fun in the sun at the beach this summer, you may have seen a U.S. Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter fly over…Jul 10Jul 10
Joe's Air, Space & Transportation CornerMoving away from bumper-to-bumper traffic with e-bikesDid you know that today’s Class E-3 electric bikes can reach speeds of nearly 30 mph? I recently read an article in the Chicago…Jul 3Jul 3
Joe's Air, Space & Transportation CornerThe Aurora dazzles North America. Here’s what I saw.In my blog last week, I wrote about a new Amtrak rail line called the “Borealis,” and in that blog I mentioned the last and only time I had…May 17May 17
Joe's Air, Space & Transportation CornerAmtrak’s new “Borealis” trains hit the MidwestIt was always a dream of mine to see the Northern Lights, aka the Aurora Borealis. I had the privilege to see the phenomenon right here in…May 9May 9
Joe's Air, Space & Transportation CornerWhy is light pollution getting worse? LEDs are a blessing and a curseWhile I live in the Chicago area, which has always been heavily light polluted, I see the problem in my own backyard with far fewer stars…Apr 30Apr 30
Joe's Air, Space & Transportation CornerIn the Midwest and love aviation? Put Oshkosh on your calendar.The “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration®” is only a few months away. After I attended the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh last year — my second…Apr 25Apr 25
