Rockets for Technology Education, cont.
Aerodynamics/Aerospace Resources, cont.
Model Rocket Accessories, cont.
Aerodynamics/Aerospace DVDs
Estes, cont.
Shopware Principles of Flight Part 1. An informative look at how & why an airplane flies.Video demonstrates how the forces of lift & gravity affect an aircraft in flight. Aerodynamics concepts are discussed. Stk. 794439 Mfg. 20359-DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 min. $ 88.00 Principles of Flight Part 2. A continuation of Engineering Technology Principles of Flight Part 1.The forces of thrust & drag are explained & demonstrated as well as their affect on an aircraft in flight.The 3 axes of flight are discussed & how movement about the axis is controlled. Stk. 794440 Mfg. 20358-DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 min. $ 88.00 Model Rocketry. This live-action video explains rocket engines, parts of rocket, aerodynamics of model rockets, testing rockets, wind tunnels, demonstrations of bottle rockets, compressed air rockets & solid fuel rockets. Stk. 794438 Mfg. 20361-DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 min. $ 88.00 The Space Shuttle. This informational video takes the viewer along on America’s most exciting space program. It shows the history of the Space Shuttle, making space missions plus the recovery & repair of satellites. Stk. 794449 Mfg. 8153-DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 min. $ 88.00 Lighter Than Air Vehicles. The fascinating story of lighter than air (LTA) travel in the 20th century.The flights of blimps & rigids are shown, including the tragedy of the Hindenburg! See actual rare historic footage of the air vehicles used. Meet next generation of LTA vehicles & see how they have changed. A great video for technology education classes teaching aerodynamics & aircraft design. Stk. 794447 Mfg. 8279-DVD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 min. $ 88.00
Porta-Pad® II Launch Pad. Use w/any Estes launch controller to launch any Estes rocket. Easy set-up & quick take-down for storage. Bright, stable, easyto-see pad. Adjustment for air direction cannot be tilted more than 30° from vertical. Includes steel blast deflector plate, 36˝ x 1/8˝ dia. 2-piece launch rod w/bright yellow launch rod safety cap. Stand-off holds most Estes rockets above blast plate allowing reliable igniter connections. Safety key for Estes controller is included. Stk. 402780 Mfg. 302215. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 29.70 Maxi™ Launch Rod. 2-piece launch rod (3/16˝ dia.). Stk. 402798 Mfg. 302244. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 15.80
Aerodynamics/Aerospace Resources
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
Aerodynamics/Aerospace Software Cambridge Fundamental Principles of Aerodynamics. Section 1 covers aerodynamics history w/contributions from Leonardo DaVinci, Isaac Newton, the Wright brothers & more. Section 2 highlights the natural world aerodynamics of convection, turbulence & vortex mechanics. Section 3 shows how history has affected the auto industry. Stk. 290063 Mfg. 10272 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows* $ 143.00 *Available in Macintosh format upon request.
Aerodynamics of Transportation, Industry & Space Exploration. Section 1 examines how the study of ancient seafaring vessels has led to streamlining today’s cars & trains. Section 2 discusses industrial aerodynamics & the need for adequate airflow in steel-making furnaces, the concept of atomization & the design of heating & cooling units. Section 3 focuses on forces affecting space travel i.e. solar radiation pressure, electromagnetic force, electrostatic drag. Stk. 290064 Mfg. 10273 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows* $ 143.00 *Available in Macintosh format upon request.
Save when You Order the Dual Set! Multimedia Aerodynamics Series Stk. 290062 Mfg. 10271. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows*, set of 2 $ 286.00
Model Gliders Wright Flyer AG Industries Foam and plastic replica (20˝L x 19˝W x 6˝H) with twin propellers assembles in 40 min. without glue or tools. Ball bearing propulsion mechanism powered by heavy-duty rubber bands. Flies indoor or out up to 120´. Includes electric winder, rubber bands & instructions. Requires 4 AA batteries, sold separately. Stk. 194820 Mfg. AG9890 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 40.70 Stk. 687720 Mfg. AA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duracell AA Battery, 4/pkg. 5.81
*Available in Macintosh format upon request.
Sorcerer Indoor Airplane Shopware Multimedia Aeronautics Fundamentals. Visually exciting CD shows man’s fascination w/flying beginning in the 1,200’s when the Chinese used giant kites to lift humans into the air. Air travel through the ages also illustrates today’s understanding of the physics of flight w/video of the U.S. Air Force, Navy & NASA. Lessons & quizzes cover The Parts of an Airplane,The Physics of Flight, Design Engineering & Flight Controls. Includes CD & reproducible quizzes. Stk. 794684 Mfg. 8237 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Macintosh $ 99.00 Stk. 794685 Mfg. 8238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windows 99.00
Midwest Rubber band powered airplane with a winning design can teach any novice to successfully make their first indoor flight. Complies with national middle school and high school indoor flying competitions. Includes laser-cut balsa indoor ribs, spoked wheels & gussets, 6˝ & 8˝ propellers, Esaki tissue, motor strip, premium micro-cut balsa strips & sheet, plus instructions. Stk. 536350 Mfg. 525 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/pkg. $ 38.90
Cessna 185 Glider AG Industries Excellent flying performance and detailed instructions with this rubber band powered, assemble-in-2-min. glider. Glue and tools not required. Stk. 194814 Mfg. AG9862 . . . . . . . . . $ 7.70
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