# Hydraulics on The No Agenda Show Hydraulics comes up in 11 chapters across 11 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2012 to October 2026. - **Chapters:** 11 - **Episodes:** 11 - **Discussed:** November 2012 – October 2026 - **Related topics:** [Renewable Energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), [Trompe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trompe.md), [Air France](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france.md), [Airbus A320](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus-a320.md), [Aviation Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), [Boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), [Boeing 737](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-737.md), [Bp Oil Spill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp-oil-spill.md), [California](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [Delta Airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md) ## Chapters 1–11 of 11 ### Boeing 737 Max 8 Rudder Issues and Historical Precedents - **Episode:** [1909: Immune Amnesia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia.md) - **Published:** 2026-10-04 - **Time:** 32:42–37:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1909-immune-amnesia/chapter/boeing-737-max-8-rudder-issues-and-historical-precedents.md The technical failure of the aircraft's rudder is examined, drawing parallels to the 1994 US Air Flight 427 "rudder hardover" crash. Despite the vertical fin saving the Fly Dubai aircraft from total disintegration, questions remain about hydraulic fluid loss and the structural integrity of the Boeing 737 Max 8. Keywords: [boeing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing.md), rudder, us air flight 427, [hydraulics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydraulics.md), [aviation safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aviation-safety.md), max 8 ### South Korean Boeing 737 Crash, Aviation Quality Control - **Episode:** [1725: Artificial Indian](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian.md) - **Published:** 2024-12-29 - **Time:** 14:10–18:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1725-artificial-indian/chapter/south-korean-boeing-737-crash-aviation-quality-control.md A Jeju Air Boeing 737 carrying 181 people crash-landed in South Korea, resulting in over one hundred fatalities. While initial reports suggested a bird strike, technical analysis of the landing footage indicates a potential total hydraulic failure or landing gear malfunction. A similar incident involving a KLM Boeing 737-800 in Oslo on the same day suggests a possible quality control issue within specific manufacturing batches of Boeing aircraft. Keywords: jeju air, [boeing 737](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/boeing-737.md), [south korea](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/south-korea.md), hydraulic failure, [quality control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/quality-control.md) ### Dutch Engineering Expertise, Rotterdam Port Logistics - **Episode:** [1333: Vaxxhole](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole.md) - **Published:** 2021-03-28 - **Time:** 2:05–3:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1333-vaxxhole/chapter/dutch-engineering-expertise-rotterdam-port-logistics.md Dutch engineers from the Netherlands have been called in to lead the salvage operation for the ship blocking the Suez Canal, utilizing their world-renowned expertise in dredging and hydraulic engineering. The vessel was originally destined for the Port of Rotterdam, highlighting the critical role Dutch maritime infrastructure plays in global trade. Keywords: [netherlands](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netherlands.md), [rotterdam](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/rotterdam.md), hydraulic engineering, dredging, [bp oil spill](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bp-oil-spill.md) ### Delta Flight Emergency, Aging Aircraft Maintenance - **Episode:** [1032: Going Vertical](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1032-going-vertical.md) - **Published:** 2018-05-11 - **Time:** 1:55:54–1:59:40 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1032-going-vertical/chapter/delta-flight-emergency-aging-aircraft-maintenance.md A Delta MD-90 flight in Denver underwent an emergency evacuation after smoke filled the cabin during taxiing. The smoke was caused by hydraulic fluid dripping onto a hot power unit. The incident highlights concerns regarding the maintenance of aging aircraft fleets, as the MD-90 model has been out of production for nearly two decades. Keywords: [delta airlines](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/delta-airlines.md), md-90, [denver](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/denver.md), emergency evacuation, hydraulic fluid ### The Trompe Water-Powered Compressor - **Episode:** [985: Clip Job](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job.md) - **Published:** 2017-11-26 - **Time:** 1:08:23–1:11:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/985-clip-job/chapter/the-trompe-water-powered-compressor.md A discussion covers the "Trompe," a 17th-century technology that uses falling water to compress air. The hosts explain how this simple system of tubes can provide a constant energy source for air-powered generators without burning fuel. They note that while hydraulics are an efficient way to store energy, modern policy seems to favor removing dams rather than utilizing them. Keywords: [trompe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trompe.md), water power, air compressor, [hydraulics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydraulics.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md) ### EPA Fracking Report and Media Misinterpretation - **Episode:** [728: It's the Mold!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/728-it-s-the-mold.md) - **Published:** 2015-06-07 - **Time:** 2:20:25–2:25:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/728-it-s-the-mold/chapter/epa-fracking-report-and-media-misinterpretation.md The hosts critique media coverage of a new EPA report on hydraulic fracturing. While outlets like the New York Times reported that fracking has no "widespread effect" on water, the hosts point out that the study was limited to water volume usage and did not assess human health risks or chemical contamination. They suggest fracking is used as a cover for disposing of toxic industrial waste. Keywords: [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [fracking](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fracking.md), [water supply](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/water-supply.md), hydraulic fracturing, environmental groups ### Airbus Fly-By-Wire Systems, Military Pilot Perspectives - **Episode:** [708: Power & Gossip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/708-power-gossip.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-29 - **Time:** 32:30–35:44 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/708-power-gossip/chapter/airbus-fly-by-wire-systems-military-pilot-perspectives.md A military pilot compares the manual controls of the Boeing 707 to the fly-by-wire systems used by Airbus, expressing distrust in automated flight protections. Alternative theories regarding the Germanwings crash are mentioned, including potential magnetic interference from the Large Hadron Collider and a conspiracy involving an investigative team looking into banking fraud at the Vatican Bank and Mossad. Keywords: boeing 707, [air france](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/air-france.md), [fly-by-wire](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fly-by-wire.md), [hydraulics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydraulics.md), [large hadron collider](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/large-hadron-collider.md), crypto ag ### Cockpit Fumes, Hydraulic Leaks, Airbus Engineering Issues - **Episode:** [707: Bandwich](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich.md) - **Published:** 2015-03-26 - **Time:** 37:30–40:46 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/707-bandwich/chapter/cockpit-fumes-hydraulic-leaks-airbus-engineering-issues.md The Airbus A320 has a history of cockpit fume incidents caused by hydraulic fluid leaking into the auxiliary power unit (APU). The hosts discuss how toxic fumes could incapacitate a flight crew, potentially explaining why a pilot might leave the cockpit or fail to respond. They argue that the removal of flight engineers from modern cockpits has increased the risk of unmanaged technical failures. Keywords: cockpit fumes, hydraulic fluid, yaw damper, [airbus a320](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/airbus-a320.md), flight engineers ### Ranch Hand Lubricant, Professional Tripod Performance - **Episode:** [670: Terrorist Narrative](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-19 - **Time:** 2:34–5:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/670-terrorist-narrative/chapter/ranch-hand-lubricant-professional-tripod-performance.md A discussion regarding Ranch Hand spray lubricant, a product powered by Thermo Lube, highlights its effectiveness in silencing microphone boom arms. The conversation explores how high-end professional tripods use hydraulic damping and how specialized lubricants can improve the feel of cheap consumer gear. Keywords: [ranch hand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ranch-hand.md), [lubricant](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lubricant.md), thermo lube, tripod, hydraulic damping, [microphone stand](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/microphone-stand.md) ### The Trompe Water-Powered Compressor - **Episode:** [543: Kosovo Protocol](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/543-kosovo-protocol.md) - **Published:** 2013-08-29 - **Time:** 2:07:02–2:08:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/543-kosovo-protocol/chapter/the-trompe-water-powered-compressor.md The Trompe, a 17th-century water-powered air compressor technology, is seeing a resurgence among energy enthusiasts. The system uses falling water to compress air without moving parts, providing a source of renewable energy. Similar hydraulic principles are used in Washington for large-scale energy storage. Keywords: [trompe](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trompe.md), [hydraulics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hydraulics.md), [renewable energy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/renewable-energy.md), air compression, [technology](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/technology.md) ### California Tax Increases, Hydraulic Fracturing - **Episode:** [459: Exactly Similar](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar.md) - **Published:** 2012-11-08 - **Time:** 1:57:52–2:01:07 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/459-exactly-similar/chapter/california-tax-increases-hydraulic-fracturing.md California residents face increases in income, sales, and property taxes following the election. A donor's note suggests that natural gas prices will rise if the "EBA" (likely referring to the EPA) succeeds in banning hydraulic fracturing in certain shale deposits. 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