The Road

Start Here: The Contact Patch

Curtis Voaden

02 Feb 2026 — 1 min read

My now gone French hot hatch.

Welcome to The Road, a technical and personal log dedicated to the machines that keep us grounded. As an Aerospace Engineer, I see cars as more than just transport—they are complex systems of physics and tactile feedback.

This section is a celebration of "analogue soul" in an increasingly digital world. From the grit of Sunday morning maintenance to scouting the perfect line through the Brecon Beacons, this is where I document the life of a driver. Whether I’m troubleshooting a sensor or finding the limits of a manual gearbox on a valley road, this is my record of life behind the wheel.

Start Here: From Aerodynamics to the Flight Deck.

Welcome to The Runway, the central technical log for my journey toward a frozen ATPL. This isn't just a record of flight hours; it is a deep-dive into the realities of professional pilot training in the UK. Here, I bridge the gap between the theoretical world of aerospace

The Intersection of Gears, Glass, and Ground Truth

Every pilot knows the focused silence of a pre-flight briefing; every driver knows the distinct mechanical rhythm of an engine warming up on a crisp Welsh morning; and every hiker knows the stillness of a summit before the clouds roll in. For me, life happens at the intersection of all

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Start Here: From Aerodynamics to the Flight Deck.

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