Central Kansas Library System

A brief introduction to rescue helicopters, what they do, and how they work.

Explains the basic science of flight, the problems of getting vehicles into the air, different types of engines, and aircraft design. Includes instructions for making aircraft models.

"Uncover the coolest aircraft used by militaries around the world with leveled text, infograhics, and up-close photos"--

"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"--

Stealth (ca. 121 min.): In the near future, the Navy develops a stealth fighter plane. On board piloting the jet is an artificial intelligence computer. The jet is placed on an aircraft carrier in the Pacific to learn combat maneuvers from the human pilots aboard. But when the computer develops a mind of its own, it's the humans who are charged with stopping it before it incites a war. Blue thunder (ca. 109 min.): Chosen to test Blue Thunder, Frank...

Reclusive renegade pilot Hawke, accompanied by his friend Dominic, uses a high-tech battle helicopter around the world in search of dangerous international spies and criminals.

"Fly along with Elecopter as she soars above the savannah, patrolling the skies with her fire-hose nose at the ready. The other animals are safe with Elecopter on the scene--Elecopter is a hero for all"--