Inspired by the AltiFlytes line of next-generation paper airplanes and the companion AltiSTEM STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) resource world, AltiFlyte celebrates the science and history of aircraft and spacecraft. Explore this site to learn about the development of aviation, the story of space travel, and to gain an understanding of the atmosphere and the universe beyond. This site hosts article series that captivate and inform and is best experienced and enjoyed building and flying AltiFlytes aircraft and using the companion AltiSTEM learning system.

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Full site available in November 2026.

Pre-Launch Articles: Explore some articles written by AltiFlytes and AltiSTEM founder Ed Darack prior to official launch of AltiFlyte.com:

Clandestine Skies: The Top-Secret History of Meteorological Satellites Explores the secretive origins of meteorological satellites and includes fascinating history of the earliest space vehicles. Originally published in the September / October 2025 issue of Weatherwise magazine.

Spy Winds: The Top Secret Story of Lighter-than-Air Reconnaissance Ships and the Missions They Fly In-depth article covering lighter-than-air vehicles used for reconnaissance, includes origin of lighter-than-air vehicles. Originally published in the May / June 2025 issue of Weatherwise magazine.

Uncloaking Mysterious Skies: The Science Behind UFO Sightings The article uniquely combines technical analysis, historical review, and photographic illustration to provide definitive, scientifically based answers to the recurring questions and assertions posed by sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs). This article presents an objective analysis of the UFO phenomenon (now officially called UAP) from a scientific standpoint (mostly atmospheric science). The article provides historical context and technical analysis to demonstrate that these sightings are not due to extraterrestrial beings or other fantastical musings, but very explainable natural and human-made sources. Originally published in the January / February 2026 issue of Weatherwise magazine.