Flying Machine
No. of pages 72
Published: 2003
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Follow the fascinating path of human flight and flying machines from the first early attempts in the middle ages to the development of highly advanced intruments and tools on-board the modern aircraft.
In-depth facts and stunning photographs make this a perfect resource for projects, reference and discovery.
This book is part of a book series called Dk Eyewitness .
There are 72 pages in this book. This book was published 2003 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .
This book has the following chapters: Flying like a bird; lighter than air; gliding aloft; powered flight; the first aeroplanes; those magnificent men; double wings; the evolving plane; light aircraft; aero-engines; the propeller; flying the world; jetliner; jet propulsion; landing gear; controlling the plane; in the cockpit; on the flight deck; flying instruments; rotating wings; helicopter; hot-air balloon; airship; a modern glider; kites for people; portable planes; did you know? who's who?; find out more.
