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.
Paper Airplanes and AerodynamicsLearn from four time world record holder Ken Blackburn as he shows how the principles of aerodynamics used in the commercial and military aviation industry apply to building and flying a paper airpla...
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.
History in the First Person: Building the Mercury CapsuleLearn from the pioneers of America’s space race, the engineers who designed and built the Mercury capsule and the space systems that made it work.
History in the First Person: The Gemini ProjectLearn from the pioneers of America’s space race, the engineers who designed and built the Gemini capsule and the space systems that made it work.
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 ViewWhy a Helicopter Has a Tail Rotor and an Airplane Does NotNew January 2023! A pilot explains the differences in rotor blades and design between helicopters and airplanes.
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.
