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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.
Timeline of Flight: The Dream of Flight - (Library of Congress) - Check out this
timeline and learn how the invention of the kite lead to human flight.
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.
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