Meet the man who holds the world record for paper airplane flight, and download designs for
paper airplanes. Then, meet Paul MacCready, a prize winning aviation engineer and airplane designer and learn about the first human powered plane at Flying Free.
Take a peek inside a jet engine where you'll find out about the inlet, compressor, combustor, turbine and nozzle. And check out this cool animated graphic for an even more detailed look at a jet engine.
Check out NASA's Jet-Engine Technology Kids' Page to learn more about the history and dynamics of flight and to play some flight games.
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum has a terrific online exhibition for you about the Wright Brothers and the beginning of the aerial age. Check out their How Things Fly site too.
Women in Aviation — a wonderful resource. And check out this companion timeline.
Build a sky glider or a blimp jet with help from PBS Kids Design Squad.
Gliding snakes and flying fish? Check out these fun flight facts!
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