The Prehistory of Aviation
Author : Berthold Laufer
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,81 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Transportation
ISBN :
Author : Berthold Laufer
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,81 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Transportation
ISBN :
Author : Berthold Laufer
Publisher :
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 43,52 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Transportation
ISBN :
Author : Berthold Laufer
Publisher :
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 30,12 MB
Release : 1928
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN :
Author : Dale Anderson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 47,6 MB
Release : 2015-07-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1317470427
Designed for readers from grade 6 and up, this lavishly illustrated set provides comprehensive coverage of the history of aviation, including space flight, as well as the science and technology on which it depends. Detailed A-Z entries trace the development of human flight from ancient myths and legends through today's space exploration, highlighting scientific discoveries and innovations that made aviation possible."IFlight and Motion" also celebrates the contributions and achievements of the pioneers and visionaries of air and space flight, from inventors and innovators to pilots, astronauts, and cosmonauts. Detailed illustrated diagrams give readers a general understanding of the mechanics of flight and of the physics and technology involved. The set also highlights key air and spacecrafts that have made a unique mark in the history of flight. It features more than 500 full-color and black-and-white photos and illustrations, and also includes a timeline, a listing of museums and exhibits, further reading lists, a comprehensive glossary, and general and subject indexes.
Author : John William Ransom Taylor
Publisher :
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 47,49 MB
Release : 1977
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN :
"The full story of flight. 1500 illustrations"--Cover.
Author : Christopher Chant
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 28,5 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : 0743234790
On December 17, 1903, on the windswept beaches of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville Wright piloted the world's first powered flight, in one of the most famous moments in history. Within a few short years, airplanes of various designs were lifting into the air over Europe and America. Soon, the entire world was caught up in the fevered advance of flight and airplanes, Zeppelins, autogyros and helicopters were making the world a much smaller place. To celebrate the first full century of powered flight premier aviation historian Christopher Chant and world-famous illustrator John Batchelor have joined forces to showcase an astonishing march of progress. From the early experiments of gliderman Otto Lilienthal to the moon walk of Neil Armstrong, it has indeed been A Century of Triumph. From the golden age of Zeppelins to the extreme design experiments of World War II to the fierce modernism of supersonic fighter jets, A CENTURY OF TRIUMPH demonstrates the full richness of mankind's flying craft. In addition to Batchelor's illustrations, the book features never-before-published vintage watercolour posters of pre-World War I aviation races and a treasure trove of photographs. Chant's text combines full histories of the planes themselves with biographical essays on some of the great figures of the twentieth century: the Barnstormers, Igor Sikorsky, Amelia Earhart, Chuck Yeager, and the Apollo XVII astronauts, among others. A CENTURY OF TRUMPH is a visual and factual feast for anyone who marvels at the majesty of flying.
Author : James P. Harrison
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,51 MB
Release : 2000-08-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781885119681
Here, James P. Harrison has chronicled mankind's determination to fly, with accounts of various devices and machines throughout the centuries.
Author : Octave Chanute
Publisher :
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 10,52 MB
Release : 1899
Category : Airplanes
ISBN :
Beskriver gennerelle principper for at flyve og fortæller om de første forsøg på at bygge en egentlig flyvemaskine før det lykkedes at gennemføre en bemandet, motordrevet flyvning
Author : Ray Holanda
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 12,95 MB
Release : 2009-09-03
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1467872016
Author : Anne Marie Millbrooke
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 24,34 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : 9780884872351
Aviation History is the most complete text on the history of aviation. It is an exciting full-color book that gives both new and experienced pilots a unique perspective on international aviation history. Each of the ten chapers is packed with information; containing over 950 photographs and color graphics. Aviation History explores the question *what was aviation* from its birth in Annonay, France, in 1783, to the exhilarating accomplishments in space. Through personal profiles, you are able to meet the people who made significant contributions to aviation. You will explore histroical evidence and see how historians use the artifacts of aviaiton to confirm what happened.