Flying a SailplaneNew September 2022! Take to the skies with a sailplane pilot and see what it takes to soar through the clouds.
Building a Plane to FlySee how the principles of flight are applied as you fly along with Gary Liming in his self-built plane.
STEM in Aviation, Aeronautics, and AstronauticsScientists, engineers, pilots, and astronauts share examples of design, construction, and operation of space/air craft and the application of STEM principles in their work.
Props to Alaina – The Art of Airplane PropellersMeet Alaina Lewis and learn about her successful business. She crafts beautiful airplane propellers out of maple, birch, cherry, mahogany and other woods in her workshop.
Flying a Military Cargo PlaneHow does a huge military cargo plane get off the ground and fly its load of supplies to soldiers around the world? Find out as Major Mallory Nordquist (USAF) shares her experiences doing just that.
Flying an Aerobatic Stunt PlaneApply principles of aerodynamics and think like a stunt pilot with Patrick McAlee, commercial and aerobatic pilot, as he shares some video and describes what it takes to successfully fly a an aerobat...
Designing a Fighter JetThink like an engineer and aviator with Bob Dogwillo, Technical Lead Engineer at Boeing, as he discusses the processes used to develop and build the F-15 Fighter Jet.
Gary Liming Experimental Plane BuilderSee how the principles of flight are applied as you fly along with Gary Liming in his self-built plane.
Drone Safety and UsageDrone safety includes adhering to FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) regulations.
Flight Control Surfaces of an AirplaneLearn about the flight controls available on a plane and how they work.
Login to ViewUsing Navigation in a SailplaneNew September 2022! A sailplane pilot demonstrates navigation devices and methods available in his sailplane.
Login to ViewSelf-Launch Options to Get a Sailplane Off the GroundNew September 2022! See how some sailplanes are able to launch themselves to soar the sky.
Login to ViewUsing Winch Launch, Automobile Launch, and Bungee Launch to Get a Sailplane off the GroundNew September 2022! See how winch, automobile, and bungee lifts are used to lift a sailplane off the ground so it can soar the sky.
Login to ViewTow Out Gear on a SailplaneNew September 2022! Check out the tow gear on a sailplane that enables it to connect to the launch system that will get in in the air.
Login to ViewUsing a Tow Plane to Get a Sailplane Off the GroundNew September 2022! See how a tow plane is used to lift a sailplane off the ground so it can soar the sky.
Login to ViewDesign and Features of a SailplaneNew September 2022! Tour a sailplane with its pilot to see how its design and features help it soar the sky.
Login to ViewRidge Lift and Wave Lift for SoaringNew September 2022! Find out what ridge and wave lifts are and how they help sailplane pilots soar the sky.
Login to ViewThermal Lift Conditions Needed for SoaringNew September 2022! Learn from a sailplane pilot as he describes the thermal lift conditions needed for soaring and how pilots navigate the lifts to successfully soar.
Login to ViewPropulsion in Supersonic Jets (Member Created Video)New August 2022! Find out how supersonic jet engines work in this video created by a student at Ladue Horton Watkins High School.
Login to ViewHow Does That Work? Bernoulli’s PrincipleNew May 2022! Explore how Bernoulli's Principle helps explain how air currents work and airplanes, birds, and other objects fly.
Login to ViewHow Does That Work? Flight Control Surfaces of an AirplaneNew June 2022! Learn about the control mechanisms available on a plane and how they work to help guide a plane's movements.
Login to ViewHow Does That Work? A Television Camera DroneNew May 2022! Learn how drone cameras work and about the increasing use of drones in the television industry for news gathering and storytelling.
Login to ViewThe Life of Gus Grissom – From A Boy in Indiana to an Astronaut in SpaceBiographer George Leopold describe Gus Grissom's rise from a small town in Indiana to his career as an astronaut for NASA.
