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The Airbus A380: Taking Flight Towards the Future of Air Travel
The Airbus A380, the world's largest passenger plane, successfully completed its maiden flight, showcasing its impressive size and advanced technology. Major airports around the world, including Heathrow, Paris, Melbourne, Singapore, and...
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Birds of Prey: Exploring the World of Diurnal Raptors and Vultures
In this video, we explore the fascinating world of diurnal birds of prey, focusing on vultures. We learn about their unique characteristics, such as their exceptional camouflage, razor-sharp claws, and keen sense of sight. Despite their...
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What's The Fastest Direction To Fly Around The World
How does the Earth's rotation affect the speed of an aircraft and duration of a flight? Why is it longer to fly east to west? How does the Coriolis Effect and Jet Stream affect this? Join us as we explore and explain this phenomenon!
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Only In Australia 17 - Eagle Swim Lesson
Eagle Swim Lesson:A wedge-tailed eagle takes an unexpected dip in Sydney Harbour during a flight lesson gone wrong, highlighting the challenges of training wild birds.
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Spaceship One: Revolutionizing Space Travel through Private Enterprise
Spaceship One, the first privately funded manned spacecraft, successfully completes a historic flight, aiming to win the X Prize. Designed by Bert Rutan and funded by Paul Allen, this innovative craft offers a cost-effective alternative...
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Successful Mission to the International Space Station: First African in Space
This video describes the successful mission of the Marco Polo flight to the International Space Station, which delivered a new lifeboat and made history by taking the first African into space. The crew, consisting of an Italian...
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Introduction to Bird Orders: Apatiformes, Coraciformes, and POTUSA pediformes
In this video, we explore three different orders of birds: Apodiformes, Coraciiforms, and POTUSA pisiforms. Apodiformes includes the swift and agile Hummingbirds, known for their small size, fast flight, and love for flower nectar....
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Decoding the Flight Abilities of Archaeopteryx: Insights from X-ray Scans
The video explores the fascinating Archaeopteryx fossil found at the Natural History Museum in London. Scientists have long debated whether this creature could fly or not, given its characteristics resembling both dinosaurs and modern...
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Rolls Royce: A Century of Engineering Excellence
Rolls Royce is an engineering giant that has been at the forefront of innovation for over 100 years. From building luxury cars to developing jet engines and powering aircraft, ships, and industrial applications, Rolls Royce has made...
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Revolutionary Audio Technology Enhances In-Flight Sound Experience
Revolutionize the in-flight audio experience with the innovative flat panel speaker technology developed by aerospace company Kinetic. By using interior panels as audio transmitters, sound waves are distributed evenly throughout the...
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Only In Russia 17 - Handstand Descent Challenge
Handstand Descent Challenge:A Russian man attempts a handstand down 787 steps in a daring effort to break a record, showcasing strength and balance.
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Exploring the Latest Technological Developments in Flight at the London Air Show
The London Air Show at Earls Court showcases the latest technological advancements in aviation, attracting leading companies in the industry. With over 40 aircraft on display, the show has grown significantly in size, providing aviation...
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The First Flight of the Airbus A380: A Milestone in Aviation History
The video describes the first flight of the Airbus A380, the largest commercial aircraft ever built. Over 50,000 people gathered in Toulouse, France to witness this historic event. The A380, designed to carry up to 840 people,...
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Breaking Records: The Solo Non-Stop Trans Global Flight Attempt
Steve Fawcett, a billionaire with a passion for breaking records, is determined to achieve the solo, non-stop Trans Global Flight, a record that has never been achieved before. With the help of aviation pioneer Bert Rutan and Virgin...
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Flight Lessons from a World Champion Drone Racer
Experience the world through two-time Drone Racing League Champion Jordan Temkin’s eyes as we dive into the mechanics and the physics of FPV (First-Person View) drones.
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Danger: Volcanic Ash
When a volcano in Iceland erupted in 2010, hundreds of planes were grounded by volcanic ash. Why? Past experience had shown just how dangerous flying in an ash cloud can be. Earth Science - Geology - Learning Points. In March 2010, the...
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How Do Animals Fly?
Biological evolution has allowed some animals to fly. Find out exactly how their wings work to achieve this. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Flight occurs when the upward force is greater than the downward. Flight is explained by...
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Fighter Pilots: G-Force
Changes in acceleration pose an extreme risk for fighter pilots. Find out how they train to avoid blacking-out during flights. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Fighter pilots undergo training to allow them to cope with G-force....
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The Pacific Flyer
How Richard Branson's team created the world's largest hot air balloon in order to undertake a daring crossing of the Pacific Ocean. Maths - Shape A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s...
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How Did Birds Evolve?
They walked on two legs, laid their eggs in nests, and some even glided through the air – find out more about the theropod dinosaurs, from which all birds evolved. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film....
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What is a Bird?
Discover the characteristics common to the 9000 bird species living on Earth today. Biology - Animal Kingdom - Learning Points. A Twig Curriculum Film. Delivering key learning points. Get straight to the facts in just three minutes –...
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How Do Planes Fly?
Aeroplanes use the same forces and physical principles as birds to fly. Discover how man has copied nature to achieve flight. Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Flight occurs when the upward force (lift) is greater than the downward....
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Planes
Since their invention over 100 years ago, aeroplanes have become a lot faster. The world around us - Inventions - Travel and transport Learning Points The invention of the aeroplane was an important historical event. Aeroplanes have...
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Sonic Boom - Breaking the Sound Barrier
Fascinating insight into the sonic boom created when a jet plane breaks the sound barrier. Physical processes -Sound - Volume Learning Points The speed of sound in air is about 343 m/s. A sonic boom occurs when something moves faster...