Flight 101
Many animals have the ability to fly including birds, insects and bats. But there is one very important species that is not on that list … humans. Dr Rob takes you through the four basic forces that allow human flying machines to fly.
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Experiment- Glider and Teabag
Most people know how to make a paper plane, but what about a glider? Well Julia shows you how to make one using drinking straws, along with a flying teabag using hot air.
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Gliding
We all know that most planes need an engine to keep it in the air, but have you ever thought you could be in a plane where there isn't the roar of an engine? Well Dr Rob does just that, with the help of Pilot Al Sim, he explores the science of gliding.
Helicopters
Helicopters can move up or down, fly left or right, or just hover in the one position, but just how do these versatile flying machines work? Dean Egan a helicopter pilot from Helibiz looks at all the ins and outs of flying a helicopter.
Flying Animals
Flying, some animals use it to hunt, some use it to take short cuts, and some use it for long distance journeys. Brett Backhouse from the Adelaide Zoo gives us a bird’s eye view of animal aviation.
Super Bee
We all know that bees make honey, and they're pretty good at it. But Peter Kraft a biologist and Richard Moore a roboticist from the University of Queensland are making use of bees other talents to tape into the secrets of their amazing flying abilities.
So prepare yourself for take off as Dr. Rob once again proves that the ordinary really does become extraordinary under the SCOPE!
