What is fly-by-wire?
Why are military fighter planes designed to be unstable?
Can a solar-powered aircraft fly nonstop round the world?
This addition to the Sci-Hi series looks at how our understanding of science and technology influences the design of aircraft. It looks at the forces that act on an aircraft, how planes and helicopters are controlled, and the materials and systems they are made of.
Sci-Hi is a visually stimulating series that takes learning science topics to a whole new level! Each title in the series explains an area of physical, life, or earth and space science in a way that is both engaging and comprehensive. Features of the series include high-interest spreads, timelines, clearly explained scientific terms and further information.
Fly Like a Bird 4
Overcoming Gravity 6
Power of Air 8
How to Fly 10
Wonderful Wings 12
It's a Drag (Air Resistance) 14
Ships of the Air 16
Airships 18
Keeping Control 20
Cutting Down Weight 26
Flight Power 30
Radar 34
Avionics 38
Future Trends 40
Fact File and Vital Statistics 42
Glossary 44
Find Out More 46
Index 48
Overview
What is fly-by-wire?
Why are military fighter planes designed to be unstable?
Can a solar-powered aircraft fly nonstop round the world?
This addition to the Sci-Hi series looks at how our understanding of science and technology influences the design of aircraft. It looks at the forces that act on an aircraft, how planes and helicopters are controlled, and the materials and ...