In this clip from Fueled By Death Cast, former NASA chief scientist Al Bowers talks about the future of flight. Al has been working on the Prandtl wing design, even after retiring from NASA, and this new plane can revolutionize the way flying is thought about. Looking more towards birds, without an upward tail on the plane, these new designs can greatly reduce drag and fuel use, making them way better for the environment. The biggest hurdle is to get the large corporations to want to change to this new plane design, and the future generations of scientists can help.

Check out the full interview with Al Bowers and transcript at deathwishcoffee.com/albowers

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