aeronautics

A brief history of balloon flights in the United States from the late eighteenth century until the flight of the first airplane in 1903.

This book describes the life and career of Burt Rutan, an aviation designer known for dreaming up unusual aircraft designs and then building them.

Traces the history of aeronautics from Greek mythology to the present, with descriptions of various types of aircraft and their uses.

Discusses various kinds of aircraft, including their history, design, and construction.

Surveys the history of air travel accidents and safety, common causes of accidents, and methods for preventing them and maximizing chances of survival after a crash.

Describes the spacecraft known as SpaceShipOne, and explains its adventures into space in 2004.