flying-machines

A photo essay tracing the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners. Includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.

In the early twentieth century a young Chinese boy joins his father in San Francisco and helps him realize his dream of making a flying machine.

Summarizes the more unusual developments in flight since 1945, including flying wings, VTOL's, rocket and jet belts for individuals, flying platforms, and the Edgley EA7 Optica, a slow-flying observation airplane less costly than a helicopter.

"Shows readers how to turn rubber bands, paper clips, straws, plastic bottles, and index cards into amazing, gravity-defying flyers. Each project contains a material list and detailed step-by-step instructions with photos. Mercer also includes explanations of the science behind each flyer, including concepts such as lift, thrust, and drag, the Bernoulli effect, and more"--Provided by publisher.

A sheep and a wolf try to build a flying machine.

Surveys the early history of flight, from the first recorded history of man's attempt to fly to the successful flight of the Wright brothers.

Find the answers to questions like "What is a sonic boom?" and "How does a helicopter fly?".

This is a photo essay tracing the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners.

Provides step-by-step instructions for making a variety of flying models, including the basic paper airplane, stick glider, and flying saucer.

Looks at the many different flying machines, as well as the various activities taking place at an airshow.