Triumphs of Human Flight

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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.