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Monday, 3 December 2007

Flying Objects







Aeroplane, Plane:A heavier-than-air vehicle designed to use the pressures created by its motion through the air to lift and transport useful loads.

Glider: A light engineless aircraft designed to glide after being towed aloft or launched from a catapult.

Aircraft: A machine or device, lighter and smaller than an aeroplane, that is capable of atmospheric flight.

Helicopter: An aircraft that derives its lift from blades that rotates about an approximately vertical central axis.

Rocket: Cylindrical flying machine used for space trips.

Dirigible: Motor-driven lighter-than-air craft that can be flown against the wind and steered.

Hot Air Balloon:Large bag filled with hot air so that it is lighter than the surrounding air. It often has a basket attached beneath it for carrying passengers and equipment.


BY CONSTANZA FARFÁN AND SOFFIA CARBONE B.

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