Flying machine
A photo essay tracing the history and development of aircraft from hot-air balloons to jetliners. Includes information on the principles of flight and the inner workings of various flying machines.
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
DK Pub.,
2004.
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| Edition: | Rev. ed. |
| Series: | DK eyewitness books
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Table of Contents:
- Flying like a bird 6
- Lighter than air 8
- Gliding aloft 10
- Powered flight 12
- The first airplanes 14
- Those magnificent men 16
- Double wings 18
- The evolving plane 22
- Light aircraft 26
- Airplane engines 28
- The propeller 30
- Flying the world 32
- Jetliner 34
- Jet propulsion 36
- Landing gear 38
- Controlling the plane 40
- In the cockpit 42
- On the flight deck 44
- Flying instruments 46
- Rotating wings 48
- Helicopter 50
- Hot-air balloon 54
- Airship 56
- A modern glider 58
- Kites for people 60
- Portable planes 62
- Who's who? 66.
