Superwheels & thrill sports

Traces the history of helicopters and discusses the many models and uses of this versatile flying machine which can take off and land vertically, hover in mid-air, and fly backwards and sideways.

Describes a variety of airplanes invented through the years with unusual shapes and wing arrangements and run with human or solar power.

Traces the history of air-speed records from Santos Dumont's first official record in 1906 to the records broken by modern-day, supersonic aircraft.

Introduces airplane racing with a discussion of its history, the types of airplanes used, and the current racing classes.

Discusses the history and technology of small airplanes, the qualifications needed for piloting them, and their practical and recreational uses.

Describes the categories and kinds of scale-model airplanes and their history. Includes information on model airplanes building and complications.