Educators discuss the experimentation and data collection that the Wright brothers used to develop their flying machines.

Using Math to Fly

Student experiment to understand how air pressure effects the human body in high altitude flight.  Also explains how pressure suits were designed and developed to counter the effects of "thin air."

Pressure Suits and Boiling Blood

Takes a look at the history of the Wright brothers' accomplishments in making powered flight a reality.

Wright Brothers Have Liftoff!

Student travels to the Wright Experience, a non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the spirit of experimentation and discovery that the Wright brothers used.

The Wright Experience

A visit with Major Rod Lewis of the U.S. Air Force.  Major Lewis takes us inside his C-20 aircraft for a cockpit tour and also discusses his career path to becoming a pilot.

Meet Major Rod the Pilot

Student explains the elements involved in the Aviation Equation - a mathematical formula used to calculate the lift needed to get an aircraft off of the ground.

The Aviation Equation

Recounts historical events in aviation from World War I through the 1930s.  Profiles Wiley Post's ground-breaking solo flight around the world and features the aircraft he used to do it - the Winnie Mae.

Golden Age of Aviation

Discusses aerodynamics and the four forces of flight -  lift, weight, thrust and drag - and how those forces interact.

Aerodynamics and the Four Forces of Flight

Demonstrates how an aircraft is controlled via the three axes of flight - roll, pitch and yaw.

Three Axes of Flight

Reviews early steps by humans to take to the air... including flying machines designed by inventors like Leonardo da Vinci and Otto Lilienthal.  Features historical gliders that lead up to the Wright brothers experiments.

The Dream of Flight

Summarizes the content available in this collection, including an overview of early flight and aviation.

Inspired to Fly introduction

Flight School: Early Flight

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