Virtual Field Trip Principles of Flight THE FIELD TRIP
Why Does it Fly?
Models are the beginning of aeronautics. In this presentation, Christi Szakaly, Maria Williams-Hawkins and Bob Underwood of the Academy of Model Aeronautics demonstrate how model aircraft can be used to explore and understand the principles of flight, as well as the history of flight and aeronautical engineering. Many models are displayed and used to illustrate important aspects of airplane design.
Insight to Flight
The Wright brothers made their historic flight on the coast of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903. In the years since then, people have gained much more "Insight to Flight," leading to modern aviation. The Academy of Model Aeronautics brings you this program to cover the scientific principles such as lift, thrust and drag. The program is hosted by Christi Szakaly and Bob Underwood, education director of the Academy of Model Aeronautics. Watch as they actually fly model airplanes to explain the nature of flight.
Higher, Farther, Faster
Be ready to "push the envelope" with this program on the historical and social significance of many flying records. Follow Charles Lindbergh's flight across the Atlantic. Join Chuck Yeager's battle with the sound barrier and explore more modern flight challenges.
How Things Fly
As airplanes fly, they push air out of the way and force it into taking different paths. That pushed air must go somewhere, so it "squeezes" between the wings and surrounding air. Explore during this electronic field trip the concepts of Air, Bernoulli, Wings and airplane design. Students will be taken through the "How Things Fly" exhibit at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
