TEDxNASA@SiliconValley - Al Bowers - Toward More Bird-Like Flight: Thinking Outside the Box

Al Bowers started at NASA Dryden in 1982 as an aerodynamicist. He is the
Associate Director of Research, has 30 research publications, and has contributed to seven books.

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[High9231]

This topic is rarely mentioned even in professional circles, I think that it is very misunderstood even mystified concept. Horten's work is legacy that is still unexploited properly. Sad. I am working on some ideas which are connected to Horten's work and flying wings for last few years and I have huge respect for the topic.

[High9231]

I have nothing but respect both for this man and the topic.

[spf2YT]

I'm trying to implement this concept at Boeing and face a lot of resistance. I've learned Aerodynamics from Reimar Horten himself. His legacy is still waiting to be understood by the right decision makers. Al's interpretation of Horten's design principles is a gift to humanity. It will eventually happen ...

[JonasGrumbyBand]

He also is a great teacher, a highly talented engineer and also big Leo Kottke fan. Plus, since I left Dryden for another NASA center and he's no longer my boss, I can comfortably kiss his ass here. :-)