The world-famous Isle of Man TT Races have just finished for 2023 and Brize Norton-based Cpl Michael 'Jack' Russell was back with a record in mind - to complete all 10 events.
Join InsideAIR as we track Jack's efforts over the two weeks, take a trip around part of the famous course together, go onto the grid with him and hear the thoughts of TT legend (and 23 times TT winner), John McGuinness on Jack's record attempt. Flt Lt Chris Sully has the story.
How is the RAF dealing with the risks and threats posed by drones in an increasingly congested airspace? InsideAIR explores drone near misses, air safety and the future of working with UAV's or uncrewed air systems in Defence.
The RAF plans to achieve net zero by 2040, but for a military service that flies jets, that presents an incredible challenge.
From synthetic aviation fuel to biogas, the RAF is working towards a carbon-neutral future, both in the air and on the ground.
If you’d like to see what day to day tech the RAF will be using in the future, a visit to the Innovation Hub at RAF Leeming should give you some clues.
We sent our correspondent Flt Lt Chris Sully to meet the RAFX (eXperimental) team and find out about Spot, a four-legged agile mobile robot.
When you deploy on operations or exercises around the globe, it’s vital you have the right kit, in the right place, at the right time.
For 55 years, this has been the job of UK Mobile Air Movements Squadron (UKMAMS), and today we hear their story.
Our correspondent is Pilot Officer Amy Casey.
Also in this episode is 'Reheat'; a catch up on RAF news you may have missed and 'Name That Noise'.
Can online gaming beat lockdown isolation? Where is the line drawn between gaming enjoyment and gaming addiction and what are the cyber security risks? We asked our correspondent LAC Emma Kirwan to find out more from the RAF Esports Association.
Also in this episode is 'Reheat'; a catch up on RAF news you may have missed and 'Name That Noise'.
You may be familiar with stories from the RAF’s past, but what about stories from the future? We ask the head of the Royal Air Force and his Warrant Officer why the RAF is talking about the year 2040 and what could be, rather than what will be.
You may wish to read RAF Stories From The Future and the RUSI speech mentioned in this podcast.
You can also find and read the future stories mentioned by Googling ‘RAF Stories From The Future’.
Also in this episode is 'Reheat'; a catch up on RAF news you may have missed and 'Name That Noise'.
Electronic devices on Earth, in space and even in our pockets constantly generate masses of data. Gaining information advantage by using all this data has become the challenge. We speak with Air Commodore Jez Holmes and Professor Patrick Baker from the RAF Rapid Capabilities Office to find out whether artificial intelligence and machine learning could hold the keys?
Also in this episode is 'Reheat'; a catch up on RAF news you may have missed and 'Name That Noise'.
Space is an ever-changing domain and in this episode we speak to Flight Lieutenant Ryan Holden, Officer Commanding Mission Tactics Flight at Royal Air Force Fylingdales in North Yorkshire. Ryan explains why everyone should take an interest in space, how nations are co-operating and where space fits into the battlefields of tomorrow.
Also in this episode is 'Reheat'; a catch up on RAF news you may have missed and 'Name That Noise'.
The RAF encourages all its people to get involved in sport, but if you’re good enough to compete at the highest level, you could receive a package of support to help make you a champion. In this episode, our correspondent Flight Lieutenant Chris Sully meets some of the RAF’s Elite and High Performance Athletes.
Also in this episode is 'Reheat'; a catch up on RAF news you may have missed and 'Name That Noise'.
