How can something as big as a jumbo jet get up into the air, let alone fly through the sky? Readers will discover how engineers design huge airplanes so they ca

A brief history of jet airplanes leads to a discussion of the need for new jumbo jets, their design and construction, and their advantages and disadvantages for

How can something as big as a jumbo jet get up into the air, let alone fly through the sky? Readers will discover how engineers design huge airplanes so they ca

This book will give students an understanding of the history of flight right up to the technology and scientific discoveries that allow us to fly planes as larg

Describes the features, history, and capabilities of old and new airplanes.