How does a plane move through the air? What is turbulence? What do
those lines on the runways mean? All these questions and many more
are answered in this gorgeously illustrated history of planes and
flight. The book opens with a basic introduction to plane anatomy
and shows how aircrafts have developed over the ages. Readers will
then learn about aerodynamics, the mechanics of wing shape and
lift, and how ailerons, propellers, and flaps work. There's even a
section on communications systems, runway design, and GPS. Profiles
of famous historic planes illustrate basic principles throughout
the book. Readers will find out about record-breaking flights
across continents and oceans; how "flying wings" evolved into the
B-2 bomber; and where the world's most treacherous runways are
located. A section on experimental aircraft looks at zeppelins,
flying cars, and the fate of the Concorde jet. Jan Van Der Veken's
lushly colored, retro drawings detail everything from plane design
to the physics of flight and provide the perfect companion to his
engaging text. Budding aviators will linger over every detail of
this information-packed book that serves both to demystify and
celebrate the miracle of flight.
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