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Timeline of Supersonic Aircraft
The first Supersonic Aircraft, the Concorde, flew it s maiden flight in 1969 and was heralded as a huge advancement in air travel technology. The iconic aircraft entered commercial service in 1976 and continued for 27 years.
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The Evolution of High Altitude Solar Flight
The Helios solar powered aircraft was an experimental plane designed to fly autonomously at high altitudes for extended periods of time. With a wingspan of over 75 meters and powered by lightweight solar cells, it set a record-breaking...
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Big Ideas - Episode 18 - Chuck Yeager
On October 14, Charlies Ellwood Chuck Yeager became, at 24, the first pilot to travel faster than sound In the years following World War 2, breaking the sound barrier was a secret goal of many in the air force. The X1 rocket powered...
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Big Ideas - Episode 10 - The Wright Brothers
100 years ago, two brothers had a Big Idea, and they changed the path of aviation history forever. Their idea was the challenge the theory of gravity and so the timeless dream of flying was realized. For Orville and Wilbur Wright, two...
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Big Ideas - Episode 8 - Barnes Wallis Bouncing Bomb
During World War 2, a British engineering scientist had a Big Idea. The Big Idea was to bomb a German dam, causing massive water loss to German industry. His plan was to drop bombs from low-flying aircraft, and skip them into the dam...
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The Eurofighter: Enhancing the European Union's Defence Capabilities
Recently the German Luftwaffe began taking delivery of its Typhoon fighter aircraft known widely as the Eurofighter. The European Union has been keen to develop its big money high tech projects jointly and the Eurofighter meets defence...
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The Harrier Aircraft
The Harrier is the only fighter aircraft with a true vertical take-of and landing ability. The Harrier first went into service during the 1960s and it has continued to be developed with new variants purchased by a number of air forces...
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The Evolution of Airport Security
Airport security has become one of the hottest topics for anyone who travels by plane. Now a British company has designed a prototype-scanning machine that could improve airport security from what it is now. The new device uses special...
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Windshear Protection
Windshear is a sudden and unpredictable change in wind direction. For aircraft taking off and landing, when there is little room for error, this sudden gust can spell disaster.
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Dehavilland Comet
The Comet One, the world's first commercial jet airliner, made its maiden flight in 1949. However, it suffered from a catastrophic design flaw due to square windows and thin metal skin, leading to crashes. Despite modifications and the...
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The Wright Brothers: Pioneers of Flight
Learn about the groundbreaking achievements of Wilbur and Orville Wright, who made the world's first powered flight in 1903. Their methodical approach to aeronautical design set them apart from other attempts at flight. Despite facing...
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Students Set Record with Battery-Powered Aircraft
In July 2006 a group of students from the Tokyo Institute of Technology had assembled to set an unusual record. They had built an unusual aircraft that weighed just 54 kilograms but with a wingspan of 31 metres it was very fragile. The...
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The Boeing 707: The First Successful Passenger Jet
Boeing s 707 was not the world s first commercial jetliner but it was the first commercially successful passenger jet.
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The A380: Economy and Comfort
The largest passenger aircraft in existence made its first voyage from Toulouse, France, in April 2005 and has since revolutionized the way we travel, delivering lower costs to passengers along with a more comfortable ride.
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Mastering the Inclined Plane: A Simple Machine at Work
Discover how inclined planes, a basic but powerful type of simple machine, make it easier to move objects with less effort. Learn about the physics behind using ramps and slopes to harness gravity, and explore how different angles of...
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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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JavaScript Mastery from Zero to Hero - Prepare for Coding Interviews - LeetCode Example - Trapping Rainwater
This video talks about the LeetCode platform and then a case study interview question on trapping rainwater. This clip is from the chapter "Algorithms and Data Structures - Intermediate to Advanced" of the series "JavaScript Mastery from...
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Advanced 3D Printing with Fusion 360 - Design Your Phone Case - Creating the Tripod Attachment
In this lesson, we will create the second and final attachment to the phone case, a foldable tripod attachment. This clip is from the chapter "The Foldable Tripod - Attachment" of the series "Advanced 3D Printing with Fusion 360: Design...
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Advanced 3D Printing with Fusion 360 - Design Your Phone Case - Finishing the Grip Attachment
In this video, we will create the attachment system for the grip to be attachable to the phone case. This clip is from the chapter "The Grip - Attachment" of the series "Advanced 3D Printing with Fusion 360: Design Your Phone Case".This...
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Advanced 3D Printing with Fusion 360 - Design Your Phone Case - Upgrading the Hinged Case
After learning to create a simple case, we will now up the ante and learn to create a hinged phone case for the iPhone XR model with flips and hinges. This clip is from the chapter "Creating the Phone Case" of the series "Advanced 3D...
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Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023 - Models
In this video, we will briefly cover models in deep learning. This clip is from the chapter "Getting the Basics Right" of the series "Deep Learning - Crash Course 2023".In this section, you will learn some basic terms used in deep learning.
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Fundamentals of Secure Software - Defense In-Depth
This video explains defense in-depth and its purpose.
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Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist - Using the Grease Pencil for Curves
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the grease pencil to draw lines, to turn them into curves, and finally, into 3D mesh. This is a great technique for creating swirls and ornamental work.
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Blender to Unreal Engine - Become a Dungeon Prop Artist - Setting Up Our HDRI Lighting
In this lesson, we will begin to integrate HDRI lighting. This will allow us to set the scene and atmosphere for our prop.