Central Kansas Library System

Looks at helicopters, examining how they work, the parts they have, how they are used, and some of their history.

Simple text and photographs present military helicopters, their parts, and their crews.

"A high-interest introduction to the size, speed, and purpose of the world's largest helicopter, including a brief history and what the future holds for the Mil Mi-26"--

To fight crime in Gotham City, Batman must take to the skies. Luckily, his aircraft are jam-packed with stealth technology, missles, and so much more. But Batman is a fictional super hero -- none of his gear is real, right? Think again! Explore the real-world science and engineering that has inspired the Dark Knight's Batplane and Batcopter.