A History Of Flying
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Author |
: Dale Anderson |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 601 |
Release |
: 2015-07-17 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781317470427 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1317470427 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Synopsis Flight and Motion by : Dale Anderson
Designed for readers from grade 6 and up, this lavishly illustrated set provides comprehensive coverage of the history of aviation, including space flight, as well as the science and technology on which it depends. Detailed A-Z entries trace the development of human flight from ancient myths and legends through today's space exploration, highlighting scientific discoveries and innovations that made aviation possible."IFlight and Motion" also celebrates the contributions and achievements of the pioneers and visionaries of air and space flight, from inventors and innovators to pilots, astronauts, and cosmonauts. Detailed illustrated diagrams give readers a general understanding of the mechanics of flight and of the physics and technology involved. The set also highlights key air and spacecrafts that have made a unique mark in the history of flight. It features more than 500 full-color and black-and-white photos and illustrations, and also includes a timeline, a listing of museums and exhibits, further reading lists, a comprehensive glossary, and general and subject indexes.
Author |
: Charles H. Gibbs-Smith |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 35 |
Release |
: 2013-08-22 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781107622203 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1107622204 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (03 Downloads) |
Synopsis The History of Flying by : Charles H. Gibbs-Smith
This 1957 Reader's Guide by Charles Gibbs-Smith has a detailed bibliography on the histories of a variety of aircraft.
Author |
: Mike Downs |
Publisher |
: Astra Publishing House |
Total Pages |
: 36 |
Release |
: 2022-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781635925517 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1635925517 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Flying Man by : Mike Downs
Here is the little-known history of Otto Lilienthal, a daring man whose more than 2,000 successful flights inspired the Wright Brothers and other aviation pioneers. In 1862, balloons were the only way to reach the sky. But 14-year-old Otto Lilienthal didn’t want to fly in balloons. He wanted to soar like a bird. Scientists, teachers, and news reporters everywhere said flying was impossible. Otto and his brother Gustav desperately wanted to prove them wrong, so they made their own wings and tried to take flight. The brothers quickly crashed, but this was just the beginning for Otto, who would spend the next 30 years of his life sketching, re-sketching, and building gliders. Over time, Otto’s flights got longer. His control got better. He learned the tricks and twists of the wind. His flights even began to draw crowds. By the time of his death at age 48, Otto had made more than 2,000 successful glider flights. He was the first person in history to spend this much time in the air, earning the title of the world’s first pilot and paving the way for future aviation pioneers.
Author |
: Wendy Curtis |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 204 |
Release |
: 2016-04-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1502870487 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781502870483 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (87 Downloads) |
Synopsis Big History in Flight by : Wendy Curtis
With text and full-spread illustrations, "Big History in Flight" presents state-of-the-art theories from science and history concerning flight. Milestones and thresholds of life's adaptations to move through the atmosphere are presented alongside the physical principles of fluid dynamics, gravity, buoyancy, and other scientific ideas. Human achievements in flight are shown as they occur, within an evolving political, social, economic landscape; feedback loops which develop between aviation enthusiasts and industrial interests intensify during times of war.Placing these events in chronological order, authors Curtis and Serio explore the monumental journey of humans taking to the sky in a Big Picture format. Beginning with the Big Bang and following this epic narrative through to the present day, human achievement and ingenuity are placed against the vast and fascinating backdrop of the expanding universe.
Author |
: Stéphane Nicolaou |
Publisher |
: Zenith Press |
Total Pages |
: 204 |
Release |
: 1998 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780760306215 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0760306214 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (15 Downloads) |
Synopsis Flying Boats & Seaplanes by : Stéphane Nicolaou
Beginning with races that were staged at elegant French resorts in the early part of the century, flying boats and seaplanes have played an integral part in aviation history. World War I spurred the development of these machines, and by the 1930s, flying boats and seaplanes had become pioneers in transcontinental flight. This photo-filled history recalls the role of flying boats and seaplanes in civil and military aviation history, and the enthusiasm of the engineers and pilots who are associated with their development. In addition to the golden years of hydraviation prior to World War II, author Nicolaou examines the decline of the seaplane, and its subsequent renaissance in nations that are today considered seaplane paradises. The saga is illustrated by more than 200 rare photographs uncovered in archives around the globe.
Author |
: Octave Chanute |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 328 |
Release |
: 1899 |
ISBN-10 |
: IOWA:31858047344449 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (49 Downloads) |
Synopsis Progress in Flying Machines by : Octave Chanute
Beskriver gennerelle principper for at flyve og fortæller om de første forsøg på at bygge en egentlig flyvemaskine før det lykkedes at gennemføre en bemandet, motordrevet flyvning
Author |
: Christopher Chant |
Publisher |
: Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages |
: 406 |
Release |
: 2002 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780743234795 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0743234790 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Century of Triumph by : Christopher Chant
On December 17, 1903, on the windswept beaches of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville Wright piloted the world's first powered flight, in one of the most famous moments in history. Within a few short years, airplanes of various designs were lifting into the air over Europe and America. Soon, the entire world was caught up in the fevered advance of flight and airplanes, Zeppelins, autogyros and helicopters were making the world a much smaller place. To celebrate the first full century of powered flight premier aviation historian Christopher Chant and world-famous illustrator John Batchelor have joined forces to showcase an astonishing march of progress. From the early experiments of gliderman Otto Lilienthal to the moon walk of Neil Armstrong, it has indeed been A Century of Triumph. From the golden age of Zeppelins to the extreme design experiments of World War II to the fierce modernism of supersonic fighter jets, A CENTURY OF TRIUMPH demonstrates the full richness of mankind's flying craft. In addition to Batchelor's illustrations, the book features never-before-published vintage watercolour posters of pre-World War I aviation races and a treasure trove of photographs. Chant's text combines full histories of the planes themselves with biographical essays on some of the great figures of the twentieth century: the Barnstormers, Igor Sikorsky, Amelia Earhart, Chuck Yeager, and the Apollo XVII astronauts, among others. A CENTURY OF TRUMPH is a visual and factual feast for anyone who marvels at the majesty of flying.
Author |
: Barrett Thomas Beard |
Publisher |
: US Naval Institute Press |
Total Pages |
: 288 |
Release |
: 1996 |
ISBN-10 |
: UOM:39015038131382 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (82 Downloads) |
Synopsis Wonderful Flying Machines by : Barrett Thomas Beard
This book clearly demonstrates the problems encountered by the personalities involved and their strengths in developing the helicopter for Coast Guard use. It shows how Erickson and his friend and mentor, Coast Guard captain William Kossler, undaunted by their lack of support, fought with single-minded intensity to establish the helicopter as a vital rescue tool in the service. Kossler died while the project was still in its infancy.
Author |
: Riccardo Niccoli |
Publisher |
: Friedman/Fairfax Pub |
Total Pages |
: 304 |
Release |
: 2002 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781586637163 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1586637169 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Synopsis Book of Flight by : Riccardo Niccoli
"If man were meant to fly, he'd have wings." Luckily, the intrepid pioneers of aviation didn't let that little detail stop them. Dedicated to the history of human flight, this richly illustrated retrospective spans centuries of innovation from the drawings of DaVinci to the daring deeds of John Glenn. Strap yourself in for a thrilling, sometimes bumpy ride as the uncertain attempts of the medieval period give way to the excitement of the Wright Brothers' advances and eventually the sophistication of the Space Shuttle. Whether warplanes, transport and tourism crafts, acrobatic machines, seaplanes or helicopters capture your imagination, you'll find every type of aircraft described in vivid detail. Marvel as technology leads to the development of convertiplanes, 21st century superfighters, and the controversial Concorde. You'll even glimpse the future of air travel with prototypes of commercial airliners yet to be produced by Airbus and Boeing.
Author |
: Orville Wright |
Publisher |
: Courier Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 182 |
Release |
: 2012-07-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780486135694 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0486135691 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (94 Downloads) |
Synopsis How We Invented the Airplane by : Orville Wright
This fascinating firsthand account covers the Wright Brothers' early experiments, construction of planes and motors, first flights, and much more. Introduction and commentary by Fred C. Kelly. 76 photographs.