Young scholars explore what the Bermuda triangle is and the theories as to why it is so mysterious.  In this mystery lesson students read and discuss the history and the mystery behind the Bermuda Triangle. 

Should the United States continue the practice of using drone strikes abroad? Readers explore the top pro and con arguments in preparation for a debate or discussion about the topic. They read about the history of drone strikes, view a...

Find information on the many women who became well known for their part in aviation history. Click on one of the drop down menus on the left to find a name, then click on the name to see a short description of the woman and her...

Features 100 aircraft, airfields, research labs, military installations, battle sites, launch facilities, and other places that tell about people and events that made the U.S. a world leader in aviation. Highlights of this travel...

Commercial airlines took flight soon after the Wright brothers' famous first flights. Read about how the U.S. government encouraged the development of air travel.

Official website of the Dayton Aviation National Historic Park. Historic landmarks tell the stories of the lives of the Wright Brothers and Paul Laurence Dunbar.

A video [4:48] overview of responsibilities of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer including: duties, working conditions, personal characteristics, education, and salary.

Explore 25 of our nation's finest military aircraft on display in the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park collection.

The history of women pilots from 1909 to 1996, from the first woman licensed to fly to the first female Marine Corps pilot commanding a combat helicopter. Much information about the Women's Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) which later...

Collection of articles ranging from basic to advanced on aerodynamics theory.

This site from Dave's Warbirds has pictures and information about virtually every American aircraft used in WWII. Look up aircraft by manufacturer, type/function or name.

"With just a few sheets of paper and colored pencils (or pens), you can make a whole fleet of paper airplanes from these plans."

The official website of Boeing features information about commercial airplanes, military aircraft and missile systems, space and communications, Phantom Works, air traffic management, Boeing Capital Corp, connexion by Boeing, and more.

There is a wealth of information here. Get detailed overviews of the war and then scroll down the page to sections on pilots and designers, machines of war, a World War 1 history quiz and much more.

A good essay on the development of the airline industry in the United States as a result of World War I. Many companies worked on airplane design, but few survived after the war.

Kids learn about aviation and aircraft of World War I. Airplanes were first used in WW1 for reconnaissance and bombings. Famous fighter pilots called aces fought each other in the sky.

A collection of images of vintage aircraft. A few detailed histories are provided.

This resource provides a brief history of the airline industry. Also introduces descriptions of jobs available in that industry.

Definition of Pilot, including salary ranges and descriptions of many types of pilots. Many pilots start out as flight engineer. Information included: general information, corporate pilot,charter pilot, commercial airplane pilot, airline...

This small town in Newfoundland has played a major role in Canada's aviation history. View historic footage of early planes and read of their feats.

The Library of Congress has opened its vast resources and created an exhibition commemorating the centennial of flight. The library uses "some of its rarest and most significant materials," to present this aviation history exhibit. Be...

The '99s Museum of Women Pilots' brings to life those women pilots who made a place for themselves in aviation history. Click on 'Navigation' and view the topics in the drop menu. The new museum serves as the repository for a collection...

Information on paper airplane designs, history, and contests. Click on "Paper Airplane Aerodynamics" for an analysis of the world record holding paper airplane design.

This documentary film traces the life of aviation pioneer Amelia Earhart, the first woman to attempt to fly solo across the Atlantic. A preview and other information about the film project are available here.