The Science of Flight

Takeoff: How Wings Produce Lift

Educational Jun 23, 2017 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection

S1 E3: Lift is the fundamental force involved in winged flight; debunking an incorrect explanation of lift; the power of air flowing around an airfoil at differing angles of attack; examining Albert Einstein's misguided attempt to design a better airfoil.

Educational Jun 23, 2017 30 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Information

Released: 2017
Run Time: 30 min
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.