Channel Title: Boom Supersonic Channel Description: Building the world's fastest airliner, Overture — optimized for speed, safety, and sustainability. <video> XB-1 Flight Four: Takeoff Description: COMPLETED: XB-1 has successfully flown its fourth flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port in CA, just eight days after its third flight. The program is speeding up as the team targets Mach 1 by year-end. We’ll have more stats to share here soon. </video> <video> XB-1 Flight Four: Landing Description: Another smooth landing. XB-1 flight four overview: ✅New max speed: Mach 0.617 ✅First use of the flutter excitation system (FES) in flight ✅Applied elevated g-forces of 2.78g in preparation for supersonic flight ✅Landing gear retracted and extended at 225 KIAS </video> <video> Chase Plane View: XB-1 Completes Third Flight Description: ICYMI: On September 13, XB-1 took to the skies for its third flight from the Mojave Air & Space Port–climbing to 15,000 feet in the R-2515 Airspace. Here’s an unbeatable view from the chase plane. Read more: https://boomsupersonic.com/flyby/xb-1-completes-third-flight </video> <video> Go Inside the Cockpit: XB-1 Flight 4 Full Video Narrated by Nick Sheryka—Chief Flight Test Engineer Description: GO INSIDE THE COCKPIT for a pilot’s eye view of XB-1’s fourth test flight, narrated by Chief Flight Test Engineer Nick Sheryka. Listen in on the comms between Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg, the control room, chase plane, and tower from takeoff to touchdown. Learn more about the flight test program and XB-1’s progress toward supersonic flight: https://boomsupersonic.com/flyby/xb-1-live-blog-flight-test-program </video> <video> Inside Look: XB-1's Flight Test Program with Nick Sheryka Description: Why haven’t we flown supersonic yet? "Safety is our main priority. Like other aircraft programs, we use a progressive approach, testing one new thing at a time." XB-1 Chief Flight Test Engineer Nick Sheryka takes you inside XB-1's flight test program and the path to Mach 1. </video> <video> Boom Marks 10th Anniversary Description: Time flies when you’re building supersonic! 10 years ago this month, Boom Supersonic was born, and we’ve been working to transform air travel ever since. Over the last 10 years, we have: 1. Started our mission to bring back supersonic flight when Boom Supersonic was founded in Blake Scholl’s basement in 2014. 2. Designed, built, and flew XB-1—the world’s first independently developed supersonic jet. 3. Secured 130 Overture orders and pre-orders from United, American, and Japan Airlines. 4. Built the first supersonic airliner factory in the US, where we’ll build 33 Overtures per year. 5. Progressed Symphony, the purpose-built turbofan engine for Overture, through design and into hardware testing. 6. Signed all major tier-1 suppliers for Overture, building a global network of industry leaders. 7. Expanded the market for Overture into government and defense, collaborating to offer special mission variants of Overture. 8. Built a strong relationship with the FAA, charting a clear path to Overture certification. 9. Secured a total of 10M gallons of SAF annually for Overture test flights. We’re building Overture and Symphony to meet existing noise regulations and run on up to 100% SAF. 10. Assembled a talented, agile team that can design and execute rapidly, with a shared passion to make the world dramatically more accessible. </video> <video> XB-1 Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg Description: XB-1 Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg shares what happens behind the scenes during flight test. Go inside the cockpit and control room, and learn what it takes to test a supersonic plane. Throughout the flight test program, Gepetto works closely with the engineers who designed XB-1’s systems and the technicians who built the aircraft. Here’s how they execute flight tests safely and effectively on the ground at 2,801 ft. and in the skies at 30,000 ft. above Mojave Air & Space Port at Rutan Field in Mojave, California. </video> <video> XB-1 Completes Third Flight: Takeoff Description: BREAKING: XB-1 has successfully completed its third flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port in CA just weeks after its second flight. The flight test program is speeding up–keep watching for completed test objectives and more video soon. </video> <video> XB-1 Flight Five: View From Chase Plane Description: XB-1 flight 5 overview: ✅New max speed: Mach 0.69 (324 KIAS) ✅Flutter excitation system (FES) test at Mach 0.6 ✅Handling quality, flutter, and pacer checks at higher speeds ✅Landing gear up right after takeoff </video> <video> When Every Step Matters Description: Go behind the scenes with Mareguis Killabrew, Boom’s Deputy Crew Chief, as he prepares XB-1—and our team—for safe and optimized test flights. </video> <video> XB-1 Flight 7: Play-By-Play From the Cockpit Description: XB-1 Chief Flight Test Engineer Nick Sheryka offers a detailed play-by-play of XB-1 Flight 7. See Chief Test Pilot Tristan “Geppetto” Brandenburg’s view of the Mojave Desert and watch the instrument panel. Hear communications with air traffic control and the XB-1 flight test team as Nick breaks down every aspect of the flight. Learn how Flutter Excitation Tests (FES) work and why we vibrate the entire airplane during flight test. Plus, get a running commentary of cockpit pressurization tests, which ensure that XB-1 can safely ascend to 30,000 feet, the altitude it will fly at supersonic speeds. The flight path during Flight 7 took XB-1 over Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, which spans 1.1 million acres. It’s located adjacent to Edwards Air Force Base, approx. 150 miles north of Los Angeles. </video> <video> XB-1 and Overture: Two Distinct Aircraft Description: XB-1 and Overture are different aircraft, but they also have a lot in common. Explore the connection between XB-1 and Overture with Boom’s XB-1 VP Jeff Mabry, and get an insider’s look at XB-1 flight tests in Mojave, California. While XB-1 initially began as a scaled-down version of Overture, the designs diverged during the design and testing phase. What hasn’t changed is the high-performing teams behind both aircraft and Boom’s safety-first culture. </video> <video> What Happens Between XB-1 Test Flights? Description: Step into the hangar with Senior Manager of Aircraft Systems Erin Young to learn what happens before XB-1 takes off and after XB-1 returns to the hangar. Go inside the flight test program as XB-1 progresses toward Mach 1. </video> <video> XB-1 Completes Fifth Flight: Takeoff Description: BREAKING: XB-1 has successfully flown its 5th test flight at the Mojave Air & Space Port in CA. The team continues to expand the flight envelope as XB-1 remains on track for supersonic flight by year-end. More details coming soon. </video> <video> Boom isn't Inventing Anything with Supersonic Flight Description: Founder and CEO Blake Scholl discusses Boom's progress and why faster flight can happen faster than you might think. Global Aerospace Summit. September 10, 2024. </video>

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