Imagine you're the solo pilot of a fascinating array of mini flying machines: autogyros that take off from rooftops, and the first personal VTOL aircraft, the Lilium. Or if you're stuck in traffic in Terrafugia Transition, just unfold the wings and up you go!
Vluchtprestaties Reeks
Deze serie vervoert lezers naar een wereld waar vindingrijkheid vleugels krijgt en vliegdromen worden omgezet in spannende avonturen. Volg dappere protagonisten terwijl ze door gevaarlijke luchten navigeren en onbekende gebieden verkennen met behulp van fantastische vliegmachines. Het is een epische saga over moed, ontdekking en het grenzeloze potentieel van menselijke vindingrijkheid.
Triumphs of Human Flight Meet the aircraft powered only by the Sun, wind, thermals or the pilot s muscles! There s the Gossamer Albatross or Daedalus 88 great for cyclists plus gliders, hang gliders, a mighty solar-powered plane, and gigantic airships of the future. These green machines are also the stars of amazing highest flight (in a balloon), longest pedal-powered flight, highest freefall and much more... FLIGHT looks at the world s most exciting aircraft, emphasizing the latest trends, from the revolutionary jet to VTOL aircraft. Included are record-breakers, future designs, timelines and data on speed, size and agility. Superb photography shows key machines in action, while crystal-clear text and diagrams explain their workings and special features.