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Aydogan Koc. Why doesn't the sky fall down on our heads?
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Introduction – Why doesn’t the sky fall down on our heads?
1. The History of Aviation
2. A Short History of Space Travel
3. Atmosphere
4. Aerodynamics
5. Flight mechanics
6. Flying plants and animals
7. Types of engines required for flying
8. Other types of flight vehicles
9. Helicopters
10. Aircraft
11. Space travel
Closure: Why does the apple fall on our head?
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When World War I ended in 1918, many countries were left with thousands of aircraft and unemployed pilots. This capacity triggered the idea of cargo, passenger and mail transport. However, the aircraft and equipment available were insufficient for public transport. Limited usable area in the hold and the short range of aircraft made it clear that new solutions were required to replace former warplanes. Therefore, larger aircraft with double or triple engines were developed. The triple engine Junkers G23/24 aircraft, developed in Germany, is the first standard passenger aircraft which opened a new epoch in public transport. This was an advanced version of the Junkers F13, the first aircraft with metal structure and coverings. In previous aircraft models, the main construction material was varnished canvas, wood and hundreds of stretched wire cables.
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