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When was the first hot-air balloon built?
1793
How do hot-air balloons fly?
A fire under the balloon heats the air inside the balloon, so the balloon goes up.
How do airships fly?
Inside an airship, there is a gas that is lighter than air. This makes the airship stay in the air.
How fast can airships fly?
90 km/h
Do airships have engines?
Yes, they do.
When did the first plane fly?
1903
What were first planes made of?
For many years, planes were wooden.
How many wings did first planes have?
4
How much time did it take Concorde to get from Europe to the USA?
3 hours 20 minutes
How fast could Concorde fly?
2,140 km/h
What is the biggest airliner? How many passengers can it carry?
Airbus A380. It can carry 850 passenger.
Where do pilots sit?
Pilots sit in the cockpit
Where do passengers sit?
Passengers sit in the cabin
What helps pilots turn left and right?
Rudder
What do the wing flaps do?
Wing flaps control the speed.
Why are helicopters sometimes more useful than planes?
Because planes can only move forward. But helicopters can keep still in the air and fly in any direction.
