The Complete History of Aviation
From Ballooning to Supersonic Flight
Kids, Two Wheels, Four Wheels, No Wheels, Transportation, Aviation, Fran&, School Tools, Reference
| Author: | Robert Curley | ISBN: | 9781615307258 |
| Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Publication: | January 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | Robert Curley |
| ISBN: | 9781615307258 |
| Publisher: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Publication: | January 1, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Britannica Educational Publishing |
| Language: | English |
Humans have long dreamt of communing with the skies and acquiring the ability to fly. The first experiments with balloon flight through the development of the Concorde and everything in between, aviation has transformed the way humans travel, especially over vast distances. This penetrating volume examines the various technologies and aircraft that have enabled human flight and includes a comprehensive section on the design and operation of airports.
Humans have long dreamt of communing with the skies and acquiring the ability to fly. The first experiments with balloon flight through the development of the Concorde and everything in between, aviation has transformed the way humans travel, especially over vast distances. This penetrating volume examines the various technologies and aircraft that have enabled human flight and includes a comprehensive section on the design and operation of airports.
