Instructional Video6:14
SciShow

Yes, Flights ARE Bumpier Now (And They're Getting Worse)

12th - Higher Ed
It's not just your imagination. Turbulence on airplane flights is getting worse, including severe turbulence that could cause injuries. The reason is the climate crisis -- here's how.<b<br/>r/>

Hosted by: Tom Lum
Instructional Video6:10
Kult America

Plane Crash Site - LOT Flight 5055

Higher Ed
LOT Flight 5055 was an Ilyushin Il-62M of LOT Polish Airlines that crashed in the late morning hours of Saturday, May 9, 1987. The event happened in the Kabaty Woods nature reserve on the outskirts of Warsaw, Poland. The flight prepared...
Instructional Video7:00
Wonderscape

Understanding Thrust and Drag in Aviation

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video4:56
Curated Video

Pioneers of Flight: The Legacy of the Wright Brothers

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explores the pioneering achievements of the Wright brothers in making the first powered flight in 1903. Through meticulous experimentation and innovation, Wilbur and Orville Wright successfully demonstrated the principles of...
Instructional Video3:12
Curated Video

Breaking Records: The Solo Non-Stop Trans Global Flight Attempt

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video5:51
Wonderscape

Flight Physics: Understanding Air Pressure and Bernoulli's Principle

K - 5th
Dive into the fundamentals of flight physics by exploring concepts such as air pressure and Bernoulli's principle. From Leonardo da Vinci's pioneering sketches to Daniel Bernoulli's groundbreaking discoveries, learn how pressure...
Instructional Video2:05
Curated Video

Ruth Carol Taylor: the First African American Flight Attendant

9th - Higher Ed
Ruth Carol Taylor was the first African-American flight attendant in the United States. She was born in Boston, on December 27th, 1932, and attended Elmira College graduating as a registered nurse from the Bellevue School of...
Instructional Video5:53
Wonderscape

Amelia Earhart's Final Flight and Legacy

K - 5th
This video recounts Amelia Earhart’s daring attempt to fly around the world in 1937. It details her final flight with Fred Noonan and their mysterious disappearance near Howland Island. Earhart's legacy as a pioneering aviator and...
Instructional Video4:17
Wonderscape

Flight Forces: Exploring Weight in Aviation

K - 5th
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...
Instructional Video3:09
Curated Video

ADS-B & NextGen Are Revolutionizing Aviation

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Skies around the world are becoming increasingly crowded. In the U.S., the Federal Aviation Administration estimates that rising numbers of flights and passengers will overwhelm the current air traffic control system by 2015,...
Instructional Video7:19
Financial Times

Boeing's plan for sustainable aviation fuel

Higher Ed
FT Rethink - It will be a long-haul journey, requiring a blend of investment and legislation to get greener fuel off the ground, reports the FT's Myles McCormick. But the airline has conducted the first ever commercial flight, with 100...
Instructional Video2:37
Curated Video

Amelia Earhart: a Trailblazing Aviator

Pre-K - Higher Ed
In the 1920s when aviation was in its adolescence pilot Amelia Earhart shot to fame when she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.
Instructional Video3:16
Financial Times

Will zero emissions aviation ever take off?

Higher Ed
Aviation must find an alternative to fossil fuels if countries are to hit ambitious net zero targets by 2050. As the FT’s Peggy Hollinger explains, intriguing options using electric batteries, bio and synthetic fuels, and hydrogen...
Instructional Video5:15
Wonderscape

Flight Dynamics: Understanding Air Pressure and Lift

K - 5th
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....
Instructional Video7:14
Wonderscape

The Wright Flyer: First Powered Flight and Beyond

K - 5th
This video covers the Wright brothers' journey from designing the Wright Flyer to achieving the first successful powered flight. It highlights the challenges they overcame, their groundbreaking 1903 flights, and the continued...
Instructional Video3:58
Wonderscape

The Wright Brothers' First Glider and Early Flight Experiments

K - 5th
Discover how the Wright brothers designed and tested their first glider, an important step in their journey to powered flight. This video explores the concept of wing warping, the challenges of creating lift, and their initial flight...
Instructional Video2:25
Curated Video

Dreams of Flight: The Inspiring Journey of Stephen Kilonzo

Pre-K - Higher Ed
"Meet Stephen Kilonzo, a determined young man from a remote village in Kenya who has built his own ultralight plane using ingenuity and resourcefulness. With a dream to fly, he overcame financial constraints and lack of resources to...
Instructional Video4:41
Wonderscape

The Wright Brothers: Early Years and the Road to Flight

K - 5th
This video explores the early lives of Wilbur and Orville Wright, highlighting how their upbringing and shared curiosity led them to groundbreaking innovations in flight. From their childhood in Ohio to their passion for science and...
Instructional Video1:23
Curated Video

Exploring the Latest Technological Developments in Flight at the London Air Show

Pre-K - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video1:38
Curated Video

From Dreams to Reality: The Evolution of Flight

3rd - 12th
This video explores mankind's age-old dream of flight, from ancient cave drawings to Leonardo da Vinci's designs. It highlights how the Wright Brothers revolutionized aviation in 1903 with the invention of the first airplane, paving the...
Instructional Video1:12
Next Animation Studio

The next Concorde: Aviation startup to test prototype of supersonic airliner

12th - Higher Ed
Nearly 17 years after the Concorde’s last flight, a U.S. aviation startup is about to test a prototype for the next supersonic commercial passenger jet. <br/>
Instructional Video1:00
The March of Time

1953: OPENING: Westbrook Van Voorhis ('The Voice of Time', 1903-1968) standing in air traffic control tower at Idlewild Airport (now JFK), SOT talking about 50th anniversary of flight, will be going back to the birth of aviation.

12th - Higher Ed
MOT 1953: OPENING: Westbrook Van Voorhis ('The Voice of Time', 1903-1968) standing in air traffic control tower at Idlewild Airport (now JFK), SOT talking about 50th anniversary of flight, will be going back to the birth of aviation.
Instructional Video6:52
Curated Video

The Evolution of Flight: From the Wright Brothers to Modern Aircraft

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video explores the history and evolution of aircraft, starting with the Wright Brothers' first powered flight in 1903. It highlights the significant technological advancements that have shaped modern aviation and showcases the...
Instructional Video2:54
Curated Video

Aviation Pioneer: Soren Pedersen's Transatlantic Solo Flight with the Centurion Engine

Pre-K - Higher Ed
This video highlights German pilot Soren Pedersen's second attempt to fly solo across the Atlantic to Paris using an environmentally friendly Diamond Star aircraft powered by the innovative Centurion diesel engine. The engine, designed...

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