Flying Aircraft
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Teresa Perez
English 101
December 2, 2012
Flying Remote Control Aircraft
Flying remote control aircraft can be an exciting hobby for anyone who has a love of flying. Flying these types of aircrafts can be an inexpensive substitute for the real thing, and offer a way of satisfying his or her interest in flying. Coming from a Military background this is a topic that holds great value and is essential for one who has a true interest in mechanical operations. In breaking down basic information, starting with the interest in flying research will show what flight is, discuss the importance of the Wright Brothers, as well as explain the building of the first jet engine and its creator. This will give one a wider view of how and why remote control aircraft can be a great substitute to fill the thirst of a person who enjoys every aspect of flying.
Flying is the ability of something to move through the air, passing quickly through the air, with great thanks to the Wright Brothers who made flight possible it has come to life. Their father gifted both men a toy helicopter at the young ages of seven and 10, which peaked their interest in flying. After reaching adulthood, they begin experimenting and flying gliders as a man-carrying glider. In the 1900’s, the glider was the first fully controlled heavier-than-air craft that totaled about two minutes of flight (Wright, 1910). 1903, was the historic year that the Wright Brother would fly the first powered, controlled, heavier-than-air airplane in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on December 17. After three flights that day, the longest flight went 852 feet and lasted 59 seconds in the air. Discovery of the principles of human flight were scientifically linked to the Wright Brothers. They were named inventors, builders, and flyers that developed the aeroplane, taught one how to fly, and opened the era of aviation (Crouch, 1996). Wilbur and Orville Wright was actually bike builder, however like any mechanically driven
Teresa Perez
English 101
December 2, 2012
Flying Remote Control Aircraft
Flying remote control aircraft can be an exciting hobby for anyone who has a love of flying. Flying these types of aircrafts can be an inexpensive substitute for the real thing, and offer a way of satisfying his or her interest in flying. Coming from a Military background this is a topic that holds great value and is essential for one who has a true interest in mechanical operations. In breaking down basic information, starting with the interest in flying research will show what flight is, discuss the importance of the Wright Brothers, as well as explain the building of the first jet engine and its creator. This will give one a wider view of how and why remote control aircraft can be a great substitute to fill the thirst of a person who enjoys every aspect of flying.
Flying is the ability of something to move through the air, passing quickly through the air, with great thanks to the Wright Brothers who made flight possible it has come to life. Their father gifted both men a toy helicopter at the young ages of seven and 10, which peaked their interest in flying. After reaching adulthood, they begin experimenting and flying gliders as a man-carrying glider. In the 1900’s, the glider was the first fully controlled heavier-than-air craft that totaled about two minutes of flight (Wright, 1910). 1903, was the historic year that the Wright Brother would fly the first powered, controlled, heavier-than-air airplane in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on December 17. After three flights that day, the longest flight went 852 feet and lasted 59 seconds in the air. Discovery of the principles of human flight were scientifically linked to the Wright Brothers. They were named inventors, builders, and flyers that developed the aeroplane, taught one how to fly, and opened the era of aviation (Crouch, 1996). Wilbur and Orville Wright was actually bike builder, however like any mechanically driven
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