Aerospace & Flight

This program introduces student to the principles of flight. Students learn about the history of flight from Leonardo Da Vinci & the Wright Brothers up to the creation of the stealth bomber. Through animation and full color graphics, the principles of modern flight are presented including the effects of drag, lift and thrust. The students learn parts of an airplane and their functions.

Through this program students will understand:

Lift       Thrust         Aileron         Laminar        

Drag         Rudder         Turbulence

Flaps         Pitching         Spoilers        

Rolling         Yawing         Elevators         Airfoil

An understanding of correct wing and rudder design is presented, and the effects of high and low air pressure.

The program includes a computer based test and an instructor grade book. The instructor can view and/or print out the student grades. Students can print a certificate of completion at the end of the program. Also included are paper based word searches, crossword puzzles and student worksheets.