Aviation
Education
Fun aviation learning websites for younsters.
AvKids
A range of aviation educational stuff and games, such as their
"put the parts on the plane" puzzle.
Also, a free downloadable booklet
outlining the business aviation part of the industry with a good
overview of various jobs in the aviation industry.
The K-8 Aeronautics Textbook
From AvKids, an internet based collection covering a wide range of aeronautics
topics, at varying skill levels in the K-8 grade range. Some good stuff here.
Air and Flight
An excellent sequence showing kids that air really exists, and has
real power. From Ohio State University.
Pitch, Yaw and Roll
An excellent graphic sequence showing the axes of movement. From
EAA Young Eagles, a section of the US Exprimental Aircraft Association devoted to promoting
youth in aviation.
Boeing - The Wonder of Flight
A couple of educational graphic sequences for kids, from Boeing. "How Do Things Fly"
shows all kinds of flying things and provides brief explanations of each, and
"A Century of Discovery" provides a montage of aviation development. Nice graphics.
IMPORTANT: These links will take you to other websites, not created by Junior Flyer. While we have a look at them from time-to-time, the stuff they include is not under our control. Please let us know if you find stuff on those websites that you do not think is appropriate for Junior Flyer users.
Ah, so you want
to learn something
useful. Very good.
