Aerospace Engineer: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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Wings are curved on top, so air moving over them helps lift a plane up into the sky.
Through history
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Long ago
People watched birds and wondered how they flew. They built kites and gliders to learn how air pushes on things that move through it.
Tools of the trade
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Wind tunnel
A big tube with fast-moving air. Engineers test small models inside it to see how air flows around them.
A day in the job
- MorningThe engineer sits at a computer and draws the shape of a wing. They might change a curve a little to help a plane glide more smoothly.
Quiz time
Some satellites help people know when to bring an umbrella.