Jessica Thompson, a 35-year-old automotive enthusiast and mother of two, co-founded CarGirls.ca to empower and educate women about the automotive world. Jess's passion for cars started in her father's garage, learning the mechanics of automotive repair. With a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Jess has extensive expertise in automotive design and technology. She enjoys attending car shows, racing her custom-built Mustang, and teaching her kids about car maintenance. Jess is dedicated to inspiring and supporting women in their automotive journeys.
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On this episode of The Downshift, we head to Beale Air Force Base, home of the U-2 Spyplane. Since 1957 the U-2 has been essential in collecting intelligence for the United States government. Even though the “Dragon Lady” has been upgraded in the past 60 years, it still remains one the most difficult planes to land. In order to achieve a height of 70,000ft, key components such as an ordinary landing gear had to be omitted. In order to land, pilots in Chevy Camaros and Pontiac G8’s chase and talk the plane down to prevent damaging its lightweight and fragile components.
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