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Government Sites
Aeronautics / Flight - FREE - (Department of Education) - Aviation, wind tunnels,
Wright brothers, history of flight, and more.
Aeronautics and Space History -
(Smithsonian) - Exploring the history, science, and technology of aviation and space flight
Amelia Earhart - America's Story - Amelia
Earhart wasn't afraid to break down barriers. In 1928, she was the first woman to fly as a passenger
across the Atlantic Ocean. Learn more about her.
America by Air - National Air and Space
Museum - (Smithsonian Institution) - This site has different activities, including a virtual
flight across America during different parts of the twentieth century. Visitors can click on the "Fly
Across America" to view period documents that depict what the in-flight experience was like from the
1920s to the present. Tthe "Explore Exhibition" takes visitors through the different periods of American
aviation history, complete with historic photographs, first-hand recollections, and more.
America on the Move - America on the move explores the role of transportation
in American history. Learn how railroads and other transportation helped bring communities
together.
Milestones of Flight - The National Air and Space Museum "Milestones of
Flight" gallery exhibits some of the major "firsts" in aviation and space history. These are the
machines that made the dream of flight possible.
NASA
Quest - (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) - Learn about flight and the
people who made it happen.
NASA's Interactive Features - (National Aeronautics and Space
Administration) - Download images, podcasts, and video clips as well access interactive online
features.
World War II Aviation - This exhibition gallery memorializes the men
and air machines of World War II.
Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial
Age - The first part of this exhibition tells the story of how Wilbur and Orville Wright
invented the airplane - who they were, how they worked, and what they accomplished.
Other Resources
Aviation Careers - Young Eagles - Find out about careers in the airline industry,
like becoming a pilot and aircraft manufacturing.
Aviation Question? Ask the Expert! - Ever wonder what the fastest plane in
world is? Or who was the first pilot? Or how old you have to be to get your pilot's license? Our experts
have the answer! Also has a archive of all of the other questions, by topic, that other kids have
asked.
Greatest Engineering Achievments of the 20th
Century - How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements will you
use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? Explore this list of the top 20 achievements.
Young
Eagles - The EAA Young Eagles program gives interested young people, ages 8 - 17,
an opportunity to go flying in a general aviation
airplane. These flights are offered free of charge and are made possible through the generosity of
EAA member volunteers.
Page Revised - 3/30/2009
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