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A biography of the brothers who, in 1903, made the first powered, controlled flight in an airplane.

The Wright brothers' first twelve seconds of flight set into motion a discovery that would change the world forever. This book explores the factors that led to the development of flight.

The early years of aviation were marked by a series of firsts. It seemed as if each record-setting flight was quickly surpassed by an even more daring aviation feat. Although uncountable records were made and then broken, one aviation goal captivated everyone's attention, a nonstop flight between Paris and New York. This is the story of the daring feats of three courageous adventurers and their airplanes. Although only one plane could be first, the remaining two shared in the glory of historic, heart-stopping flights. And, all three changed aviation history.

Bill Nye demonstrates how airplanes, birds, and helicopters create differences in air pressure to develop lift for flying.

Meet our young narrator, Garret, a real-life aviation enthusiast. Ride along as he takes his first flying lesson, goes for a hot-air balloon ride, and flies his remote control airplane. And meet Buddy, an amazing dog that flies in a hang glider.

Follow step-by-step instructions to construct paper creations that glide and loop through the air.

Nova reveals the daring flights and dramatic life of a neglected genius, Brazilian-born inventor, Alberto Santos-Dumont. Featuring captivating recreations and replicas of Santos' pioneering balloons and airplanes.

Introduces Wilbur and Orville Wright, profiles the inventors who influenced the Wright Brothers, traces their challenges and successes from gliders to engines, and shows how their dedication paid off in the early 20th century.

"From Kitty Hawk to Cape Canaveral, a few women have found "Wings of their own". From record-breaking altitude testing, air races, package delivery services and aerobatics to sightseeing tours, commercial shifts, leisure flights, military service, helicopter support runs, and ventures into space, women have piloted all kinds of aircraft. Wings of their own looks at women pilots over the 20th century through the voices of the women themselves and features the Ninety-Nines. This documentary records their excitement, achievements and rationale for flying, despite significant obstacles in the field"--Container. "The production crew has interviewed over 150 women pilots, most of whom are Ninety-Nines, the renowned organization of women pilots founded by Faye Gillis Wells & Amelia Earhart in 1929, at Curtiss Field, Long Island. We have also worked with the Air Race Classic, Women in Aviation International, and Women Military Aviators. These are women of distinction with fascinating stories to tell. Some are actual pioneers, who pursued aviation firsts, others are record holders, and many do it for fun or a career. Wings of Their Own features winners of air competitions and the daring, incredible, adventurous women of NASA. Our crew has been on location sinc

In the Red Baron, a biography of the World War I ace known as the Red Baron, who shot down eighty Allied planes before he was killed. In Lindbergh & the Spirit of St. Louis, tells about Charles Lindbergh's thirty-three hour flight from New York to Paris on May 10, 1927. In Daredevil pilots, take a trip back to the first cross-country daredevil pilots of the U.S. Air Mail Service. Includes rare, historic footage.