Flight

Isn't it incredible that people can fly through the sky? We think so! In this episode, T and Kara discuss the many animals that can fly and how human beings have figured out flight!

We break down the forces that make an airplane able to fly, how an airplanes work, and other flying machines like helicopters, gliders, hot air balloons, kites, and blimps! Join us in celebrating these "ships in the sky" and marveling at the invention of flight.  

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It was created by Jean and Kara Brodgesell.
Podcast episodes feature Kara along with her kid, T.

Episode art and delightful ukelele ditties were created by Jean Brodgesell.
Episode was edited by Kara Brodgesell.

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Chapters

• 1:10 Inspired by animals that can fly
• 2:50 Aeronautical engineers & the forces of thrust, lift, weight, drag
• 7:51 How do airplanes work?
• 10:21 Helicopters, gliders, and hang gliders
• 13:22 Kites, hot air balloons, and blimps
• 16:21 Thinking about inventors & flight extensions