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The Dream of Flying: Felix Arcadia's Journey to Build His Own Aircraft
In this video, we meet Felix Arcadia, a 24-year-old orphan with a passion for aviation. Despite facing numerous obstacles, including the loss of his mother, Felix is determined to build his own microlight aircraft. With limited resources...
Debunked
Why Don't Airlines Give Passengers Parachutes
The understanding is if the plane’s going down, you should be able to jump out with your parachute and float to safety. We DEBUNK the myths & misconceptions, explain the problems and show you what would really happen.
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Modelling the Spitfire
Though the world's first model aircraft, a Spitfire, was built in a scale of 1:75, the resulting model would fit into the full-size equivalent more than 370,000 times over. Discover how scale is calculated in three dimensions. Maths -...
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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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Vectors: Air Traffic Control
How air traffic controllers use position vectors to ensure that aeroplanes can fly safely in crowded skies. Maths - Algebra A Twig Math Film. Reinforce and extend the learning required by the curriculum. Twig’s math films show abstract...
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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, Wedges, Screws
There are only six basic types of machine. Discover more about planes, wedges and screws: what are they and why are they useful? Physics - Forces - Learning Points. Machines based on the ideas of Archimedes make work easier. An inclined...
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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...
Bedtime History
History of the Red Baron For Kids
Learn about Baron Manfred von Richthofen, the German World War I fighter ace, who became known as the Red Baron for his aerial combat prowess.
Bedtime History
History of Neil Armstrong for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the history of the first astronaut on the moon, Neil Armstrong.
Bedtime History
Navajo Code Talkers for Kids | Bedtime History
Learn about the Navajo Code Talkers, who served valiantly during World War II.
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Why Don't Commercial Planes Fly Faster?
The main reason commercial aircraft have not gotten any faster in recent decades is due to fuel efficiency. Airplanes consume more energy the faster they fly, so airplane manufacturers favor slower speeds to save on operating costs....
Weird History
A Beat By Beat Breakdown of Pearl Harbor
Those who woke up in Oahu, Hawaii on December 7th, 1941, had no idea they were about to experience one of the darkest days in modern military history. Over 2,400 Americans perished in the attack where air raid sirens blared, Japanese...
Wonderscape
Understanding Thrust and Drag in Aviation
Explore the concepts of thrust and drag as crucial components of flight in aviation. Learn how engineers harness Newton's third law of motion to create forward propulsion through jet engines and propellers, while simultaneously combating...
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Flight Dynamics: Understanding Air Pressure and Lift
Delve into the principles of flight dynamics, focusing on the relationship between air pressure and lift. Discover how Bernoulli's principle influences the design of airplane wings, creating the necessary conditions for lift to occur....
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Flight Forces: Exploring Weight in Aviation
Explore the concept of weight as one of the four fundamental forces acting on airplanes during flight. Learn how weight, the gravitational force pulling objects toward the Earth's center, interacts with lift to determine an aircraft's...
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Turning the Tide: Midway and the Allied Counterattack
Examine the turning point of World War II in the Pacific at the Battle of Midway, where Allied forces began a counteroffensive that would shift the momentum of the war. The Attack on Pearl Harbor and the Pacific Theater of World War II...
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Aero GP: The Fast and Furious World of Air Racing
They like to call it aviation's equivalent of Formula 1. Aero GP is a mixed event that features planes racing not against the clock but against each other. Spectators love it because the event sees five aircraft in the air at the same time.
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The Forces Behind Rocket Launches
Unpack the forces that propel rockets beyond Earth's atmosphere. This segment breaks down the concepts of thrust, weight, and drag, explaining their interplay in achieving successful rocket launches. Learn how engineers optimize rocket...
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Winged Guardians and Scent Savants: Animal Heroes in Modern Safety Measures
Explore the remarkable roles of falcons at a military airbase and giant rats in Africa in enhancing safety. Falcons effectively prevent bird strikes during aircraft takeoffs, while giant rats detect landmines with astonishing accuracy....
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Biomimicry: Innovations Inspired by Nature
Dive into the fascinating world of biomimicry, where modern technology meets natural evolution. Discover how animals like spiders, birds, and sharks are inspiring innovations in materials science, aviation, and more. From unbreakable...
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Precision in Motion: Mastering the Safety and Timeliness of French Trains and Planes
Explore the intricate systems that ensure the punctuality and safety of millions of daily train and plane passengers in France. This video takes you behind the scenes at major transportation hubs to uncover how cutting-edge technology...
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The Drone Age: Revolutionizing Our Skies and Lives
Delve into the expansive world of drones, from hobbyist pursuits to their transformative roles in surveillance, delivery, and future transportation. This documentary explores how drones have evolved from simple remote-controlled...
Great Big Story
A day in the life of a McCall smokejumper
Meet Ramona Beyuka, a veteran McCall smokejumper, as she describes the thrilling and demanding world of fighting forest fires by parachuting directly into the action.