1 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:15,000 YoubetCash.vip Agen Judi Online Aman & Terpercaya 2 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:25,000 Bonus Cashback Bola 6% Bonus Rollingan 0,80% 3 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:35,000 Welcome Bonus Rp 25.000 Extra Bonus Tambahan Withdraw Rp 2.000.000 4 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:45,000 CashBack Mix Parlay 100% Bonus Ajak teman 45,2% 5 00:01:47,807 --> 00:01:49,140 GUMDROP: Wee. 6 00:01:51,563 --> 00:01:54,813 (MAKING ENGINE SOUNDS) 7 00:01:56,437 --> 00:01:58,080 Greetings winged scouts. 8 00:01:58,082 --> 00:02:00,040 Hey, it's Commander Airhead. 9 00:02:00,042 --> 00:02:02,771 Hello there Commander Airhead. 10 00:02:02,773 --> 00:02:05,709 Gumdrop, Vroomer, it's that time again. 11 00:02:05,711 --> 00:02:09,376 Your mission, should you choose to accept it, 12 00:02:09,378 --> 00:02:12,123 is to discover all about 13 00:02:12,125 --> 00:02:16,636 the most fascinating machine of all. 14 00:02:16,638 --> 00:02:17,938 Planes. 15 00:02:17,940 --> 00:02:19,373 Planes. 16 00:02:19,375 --> 00:02:20,938 Exactly. 17 00:02:20,940 --> 00:02:25,528 You will travel all over the world, across time, 18 00:02:25,530 --> 00:02:27,349 space, and beyond. 19 00:02:27,351 --> 00:02:30,571 You must keep your little metal noses pointed ahead, 20 00:02:30,573 --> 00:02:35,573 your motors humming and your wings perked at all times, 21 00:02:35,835 --> 00:02:40,172 we depend on you to do the best job possible. 22 00:02:40,174 --> 00:02:42,510 Are you ready for your assignment? 23 00:02:42,512 --> 00:02:46,266 As ready as a long-winged plane on a windy day Commander. 24 00:02:46,268 --> 00:02:50,158 My engine's revving on overdrive. 25 00:02:50,160 --> 00:02:52,448 We're ready for our mission Commander Airhead. 26 00:02:52,450 --> 00:02:56,618 This is sure to be a challenging mission little ones. 27 00:02:56,620 --> 00:03:00,226 Cloudless skies, oh I love challenging missions. 28 00:03:00,228 --> 00:03:03,988 Endless horizons, me too. 29 00:03:03,990 --> 00:03:06,418 I'm sending you two on a mission 30 00:03:06,420 --> 00:03:09,175 to learn about the world's fastest jets. 31 00:03:09,177 --> 00:03:12,317 The world's fastest jets, how cool? 32 00:03:12,319 --> 00:03:13,152 Yeah. 33 00:03:14,017 --> 00:03:16,353 It's up to you to learn all about it 34 00:03:16,355 --> 00:03:20,059 and report back to me with what you've discovered. 35 00:03:20,061 --> 00:03:21,808 Let's do it. 36 00:03:21,810 --> 00:03:24,365 This is going to be an incredible adventure. 37 00:03:24,367 --> 00:03:26,733 What can you tell us about the world's fastest jets, 38 00:03:26,735 --> 00:03:28,303 Commander Airhead? 39 00:03:28,305 --> 00:03:31,471 Well just imagine winged scouts, 40 00:03:31,473 --> 00:03:34,991 pushing your throttles back and feeling the rush 41 00:03:34,993 --> 00:03:38,087 of your engines pushing you to speeds faster 42 00:03:38,089 --> 00:03:41,827 than anything alive has ever achieved. 43 00:03:41,829 --> 00:03:46,609 Amazing, incredible, life changing. 44 00:03:46,611 --> 00:03:49,669 Wow, I can't wait to find out more. 45 00:03:49,671 --> 00:03:53,677 The world's fastest jets sounds absolutely amazing. 46 00:03:53,679 --> 00:03:57,653 As you know, Vroomer and Gumdrop, to help educate 47 00:03:57,655 --> 00:04:01,357 the little planes of the future you must find out 48 00:04:01,359 --> 00:04:05,945 and learn tons of amazing facts about airplanes. 49 00:04:05,947 --> 00:04:07,793 Yes Commander Airhead. 50 00:04:07,795 --> 00:04:08,863 (REVVING) we will. 51 00:04:08,865 --> 00:04:11,465 Excellent. 52 00:04:11,467 --> 00:04:14,488 You must also know there is a question 53 00:04:14,490 --> 00:04:16,714 that all the brightest flying minds, 54 00:04:16,716 --> 00:04:21,716 all over the world skies have not been able to answer 55 00:04:22,102 --> 00:04:24,827 about the world's fastest jets. 56 00:04:24,829 --> 00:04:28,427 We need you two winged scouts to help us answer 57 00:04:28,429 --> 00:04:33,429 the Who Flew question about the world's fastest jets. 58 00:04:33,518 --> 00:04:35,982 Who Flew question, love it. 59 00:04:35,984 --> 00:04:38,262 What is the question Commander Airhead? 60 00:04:38,264 --> 00:04:40,570 Which jet holds the record 61 00:04:40,572 --> 00:04:43,754 for the longest hypersonic flight in history, 62 00:04:43,756 --> 00:04:46,147 and when was it set? 63 00:04:46,149 --> 00:04:49,252 That's a great question Commander Airhead. 64 00:04:49,254 --> 00:04:52,656 We'll have the answer in the flip of a wing, I'm sure. 65 00:04:52,658 --> 00:04:55,912 I will assign you the best winged scout helper 66 00:04:55,914 --> 00:04:58,729 in the world, his name is Willie Widget, 67 00:04:58,731 --> 00:05:03,630 he's a robotic encyclopedia of aircraft knowledge. 68 00:05:03,632 --> 00:05:07,978 He will assist you on your mission. 69 00:05:07,980 --> 00:05:10,209 Our most valuable player. 70 00:05:10,211 --> 00:05:12,568 Come on down Willie Widget. 71 00:05:12,570 --> 00:05:16,101 Be sure to ask a lot of questions winged scouts. 72 00:05:16,103 --> 00:05:19,035 You know, Mr. Widget can handle it. 73 00:05:19,037 --> 00:05:20,027 Yeah. 74 00:05:20,029 --> 00:05:23,021 Winged scouts ready to fly Commander Airhead. 75 00:05:23,023 --> 00:05:24,085 Winged scouts. 76 00:05:24,087 --> 00:05:26,254 (REVVING) 77 00:05:27,659 --> 00:05:29,068 Hurray. 78 00:05:29,070 --> 00:05:31,320 (LAUGHING) 79 00:05:33,483 --> 00:05:35,650 (ZOOMING) 80 00:05:37,899 --> 00:05:40,649 (GLORIOUS MUSIC) 81 00:05:41,950 --> 00:05:44,178 Winged scouts. 82 00:05:44,180 --> 00:05:48,166 Ha-ha ready to get started on your next adventure? 83 00:05:48,168 --> 00:05:50,092 Yes super ready. 84 00:05:50,094 --> 00:05:51,333 Totally ready. 85 00:05:51,335 --> 00:05:55,678 Remember winged scouts, any and all questions you have 86 00:05:55,680 --> 00:05:58,018 I am here to answer them. 87 00:05:58,020 --> 00:05:59,428 Where do we begin? 88 00:05:59,430 --> 00:06:02,885 On December 17th 1903, Orville Wright 89 00:06:02,887 --> 00:06:06,955 finally achieved something that mankind had dreamed of 90 00:06:06,957 --> 00:06:10,335 for the entirety of human history. 91 00:06:10,337 --> 00:06:14,173 He made the first sustained and controlled 92 00:06:14,175 --> 00:06:16,798 heavier than air powered flight. 93 00:06:16,800 --> 00:06:19,461 And even though that pioneering flight was only 94 00:06:19,463 --> 00:06:24,463 120 feet long, Orville and brother Wilbur inspired 95 00:06:25,250 --> 00:06:28,433 a thousand others to build bigger, better, 96 00:06:28,435 --> 00:06:32,798 and above all faster flying machines in the century 97 00:06:32,800 --> 00:06:35,201 that followed their historic achievement. 98 00:06:35,203 --> 00:06:37,055 Whoa. 99 00:06:37,057 --> 00:06:39,525 There are very many jets that have exceeded 100 00:06:39,527 --> 00:06:41,997 the speed of Mach 2.0 101 00:06:41,999 --> 00:06:46,073 some of them are research aircraft, some are military 102 00:06:46,075 --> 00:06:49,675 and some are simply flying for reconnaissance purposes. 103 00:06:49,677 --> 00:06:52,957 But, there is always something special 104 00:06:52,959 --> 00:06:55,182 with supersonic aircraft. 105 00:06:55,184 --> 00:06:58,121 To see some of the fastest jets ever built, 106 00:06:58,123 --> 00:07:00,849 we need to take a tour around the world. 107 00:07:00,851 --> 00:07:04,355 Wings away guys. 108 00:07:04,357 --> 00:07:05,813 Yeah. 109 00:07:09,780 --> 00:07:13,352 In the United States, 47 years after it first flew 110 00:07:13,354 --> 00:07:18,008 the f-15 was developed by McDonnell Douglas, 111 00:07:18,010 --> 00:07:20,570 now Boeing, and it was one of the first 112 00:07:20,572 --> 00:07:23,844 to gain air supremacy in aerial combat. 113 00:07:23,846 --> 00:07:27,510 The twin engine tactical fighter first entered service 114 00:07:27,512 --> 00:07:30,892 in the US air force in 1976 115 00:07:30,894 --> 00:07:34,774 and has become one of their longest lasting fighter 116 00:07:34,776 --> 00:07:36,218 since that time. 117 00:07:36,220 --> 00:07:39,020 Production of the model is expected to continue 118 00:07:39,022 --> 00:07:41,378 until the year 2019. 119 00:07:41,380 --> 00:07:44,882 So what's the top speed of the f-15? 120 00:07:44,884 --> 00:07:48,546 The McDonnell Douglas f-15 eagle has a top speed 121 00:07:48,548 --> 00:07:53,478 of 1,650 miles per hour. 122 00:07:53,480 --> 00:07:56,358 Incredible, hit my plane brain 123 00:07:56,360 --> 00:07:59,128 with more awesome plane facts Willie Widget. 124 00:07:59,130 --> 00:08:01,756 In Russia, the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 Foxbat 125 00:08:01,758 --> 00:08:06,180 was a supersonic reconnaissance and interceptor aircraft 126 00:08:06,182 --> 00:08:08,664 that combined phenomenal speed 127 00:08:08,666 --> 00:08:12,062 with advanced radar detection systems. 128 00:08:12,064 --> 00:08:15,146 It did have one fundamental weakness, 129 00:08:15,148 --> 00:08:18,532 which was its large wings that were needed to lift 130 00:08:18,534 --> 00:08:22,138 the exceptionally heavy aircraft into the air. 131 00:08:22,140 --> 00:08:27,140 It has a top speed of 2,190 miles per hour 132 00:08:27,284 --> 00:08:31,134 and was eventually replaced by the Mikoyan MiG-31. 133 00:08:31,136 --> 00:08:33,750 Blasting engines, that's amazing. 134 00:08:33,752 --> 00:08:36,884 The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird 135 00:08:36,886 --> 00:08:41,886 is another United States jet that was introduced in 1966, 136 00:08:43,448 --> 00:08:48,108 only 32 Blackbirds were built and all were used 137 00:08:48,110 --> 00:08:51,518 for reconnaissance and experimental research. 138 00:08:51,520 --> 00:08:55,194 It featured stealth technology, but if it was, 139 00:08:55,196 --> 00:08:58,530 against all odds, spotted by enemy forces, 140 00:08:58,532 --> 00:09:03,242 it could outrun the interceptors, or surfaced air missiles 141 00:09:03,244 --> 00:09:07,320 that were fired at it, due to its fantastic speed 142 00:09:07,322 --> 00:09:12,322 in excess of 2,300 miles per hour. 143 00:09:12,856 --> 00:09:15,668 In air testing it actually achieved a speed 144 00:09:15,670 --> 00:09:19,272 of 2,600 miles per hour. 145 00:09:19,274 --> 00:09:22,078 Zoinks, very fast indeed. 146 00:09:22,080 --> 00:09:24,454 What happened next Willie? 147 00:09:24,456 --> 00:09:26,398 Excellent question Gumdrop. 148 00:09:26,400 --> 00:09:30,924 The SR-71 was flown extensively over hostile ground 149 00:09:30,926 --> 00:09:35,791 during the Vietnam war, despite an estimated 800 missiles 150 00:09:35,793 --> 00:09:39,782 being fired at the Blackbird, not one single plane 151 00:09:39,784 --> 00:09:43,284 was ever shut down, although mechanical failures 152 00:09:43,286 --> 00:09:47,072 plagued its reliability and about 12 of them were lost 153 00:09:47,074 --> 00:09:49,508 due to this problem. 154 00:09:49,510 --> 00:09:50,341 Whoa. 155 00:09:50,343 --> 00:09:54,318 So are all the fastest jets always maned by humans? 156 00:09:54,320 --> 00:09:58,926 That's a very good question Vroomer, no, they are not. 157 00:09:58,928 --> 00:10:03,180 In fact the fastest among them are the unmanned jets 158 00:10:03,182 --> 00:10:07,152 because they pose no danger to the pilots. 159 00:10:07,154 --> 00:10:11,230 The Boeing X-51 Waverider is one of these jets 160 00:10:11,232 --> 00:10:14,658 that are capable of hypersonic speeds in excess 161 00:10:14,660 --> 00:10:16,688 of mach five. 162 00:10:16,690 --> 00:10:21,690 The NASA X-43 is also an unmanned aircraft. 163 00:10:22,912 --> 00:10:24,044 Woohoo. 164 00:10:24,046 --> 00:10:27,358 So what is the fastest maned aircraft Willie? 165 00:10:27,360 --> 00:10:30,908 The North American X-15 developed in the late 1950s 166 00:10:30,910 --> 00:10:34,454 through a joint effort between North American Aviation, 167 00:10:34,456 --> 00:10:38,442 who created the air frame, and Reaction Motors 168 00:10:38,444 --> 00:10:41,614 who developed the engines, is the fastest maned jet, 169 00:10:41,616 --> 00:10:46,162 it's rocket powered and capable of hypersonic speeds 170 00:10:46,164 --> 00:10:51,164 in excess of 4,500 miles per hour or mach six. 171 00:10:53,548 --> 00:10:57,506 It broke the record for the fastest speed ever achieved 172 00:10:57,508 --> 00:11:00,298 by a maned jet. 173 00:11:00,300 --> 00:11:01,213 Very nice. 174 00:11:02,060 --> 00:11:05,298 So which is the fastest unmanned aircraft Willie? 175 00:11:05,300 --> 00:11:09,028 Excellent question Vroomer, that will be, 176 00:11:09,030 --> 00:11:13,598 the NASA X-43 which is an experimental unmanned 177 00:11:13,600 --> 00:11:16,308 hypersonic aircraft developed by NASA 178 00:11:16,310 --> 00:11:18,646 as part of its Hyper-X program. 179 00:11:18,648 --> 00:11:23,238 It is the fastest aircraft on record with a top speed 180 00:11:23,240 --> 00:11:25,690 of an incredible mach 9.6 181 00:11:26,549 --> 00:11:30,617 or 7,310 miles per hour. 182 00:11:33,290 --> 00:11:36,123 What is hypersonic speed Willie? 183 00:11:36,125 --> 00:11:41,125 Very good question Vroomer, I see you are paying attention 184 00:11:41,903 --> 00:11:46,201 a hypersonic speed is one that is highly supersonic 185 00:11:46,203 --> 00:11:49,293 the term has generally been assumed to refer to speeds 186 00:11:49,295 --> 00:11:52,108 of mach five and above. 187 00:11:52,110 --> 00:11:56,098 An example of a hypersonic jet is the X-15 188 00:11:56,100 --> 00:11:58,068 which is rocket powered. 189 00:11:58,070 --> 00:12:00,271 How do jets handle hypersonic speed? 190 00:12:00,273 --> 00:12:04,360 New materials and very powerful engines 191 00:12:04,362 --> 00:12:07,621 capable of handling high temperatures and pressure 192 00:12:07,623 --> 00:12:10,537 were developed to handle this rate of speed. 193 00:12:10,539 --> 00:12:11,779 Whoa. 194 00:12:11,781 --> 00:12:15,061 What engines power the fast SR-71 Blackbird jet? 195 00:12:15,063 --> 00:12:18,897 The SR-71 Blackbird is powered by twin, 196 00:12:18,899 --> 00:12:22,827 Pratt & Whitney J58 jets, which are capable of producing 197 00:12:22,829 --> 00:12:27,705 up to 34,000 pounds of thrust each. 198 00:12:27,707 --> 00:12:31,795 Whoa, tooting turbines, that's incredible. 199 00:12:31,797 --> 00:12:34,555 Do you now that the SR-71 Blackbird 200 00:12:34,557 --> 00:12:38,387 is still recognized as the fastest fighter jet 201 00:12:38,389 --> 00:12:42,676 and in over 25 years of service has never once 202 00:12:42,678 --> 00:12:45,298 been hit by a missile. 203 00:12:45,300 --> 00:12:48,222 It was built to fly up to mach 3.4 speeds. 204 00:12:48,224 --> 00:12:53,224 That's approximately 2,500 miles per hour on land. 205 00:12:53,675 --> 00:12:54,508 Yipee. 206 00:12:56,349 --> 00:12:59,048 Yay. 207 00:12:59,050 --> 00:13:01,178 Over the years the aviation improvements 208 00:13:01,180 --> 00:13:04,225 have come a long way, and these fast jets 209 00:13:04,227 --> 00:13:06,058 are proof of that. 210 00:13:06,060 --> 00:13:08,745 All of these machines have very different aims. 211 00:13:08,747 --> 00:13:13,121 Some are bombers, others are fighters, some are interceptors 212 00:13:13,123 --> 00:13:17,235 and one or two are designed for stealth recon. 213 00:13:17,237 --> 00:13:21,435 They all have one thing in common though. 214 00:13:21,437 --> 00:13:26,437 The ability to fly very very very fast. 215 00:13:27,533 --> 00:13:29,047 Blue skies. 216 00:13:29,049 --> 00:13:32,051 Technological advances have ensured 217 00:13:32,053 --> 00:13:34,638 the continual improvement of modern jets 218 00:13:34,640 --> 00:13:37,511 as mankind looks to break existing records 219 00:13:37,513 --> 00:13:41,223 and set new ones on the path to discovery. 220 00:13:41,225 --> 00:13:43,718 Which jet holds the record for the longest 221 00:13:43,720 --> 00:13:47,053 hypersonic flight in history, and, and when was it set? 222 00:13:47,055 --> 00:13:51,101 The Boeing X-51 Waverider in May 2013 223 00:13:51,103 --> 00:13:55,987 set the record for the longest hypersonic flight in history. 224 00:13:55,989 --> 00:13:59,418 It flew at speeds in excess of mach five 225 00:13:59,420 --> 00:14:01,765 for 210 seconds. 226 00:14:01,767 --> 00:14:04,878 Hey Gumdrop, I think we just found the answer 227 00:14:04,880 --> 00:14:07,141 to Commander Airhead Who Flew question. 228 00:14:07,143 --> 00:14:10,733 You are right Vroomer the Boeing X-51 Waverider 229 00:14:10,735 --> 00:14:12,138 holds the record 230 00:14:12,140 --> 00:14:14,551 for the longest hypersonic flight in history. 231 00:14:14,553 --> 00:14:18,841 Ah, congratulations on finding the answer 232 00:14:18,843 --> 00:14:22,098 to this mission's Who Flew question, winged scouts. 233 00:14:22,100 --> 00:14:25,687 Commander Airhead will be proud of you. 234 00:14:25,689 --> 00:14:28,993 No pistons about it. 235 00:14:36,317 --> 00:14:38,217 Fantastic work winged scouts. 236 00:14:38,219 --> 00:14:40,945 Your mission was a great success. 237 00:14:40,947 --> 00:14:44,902 I'm starting to really admire you two. 238 00:14:44,904 --> 00:14:49,328 Vroum vroum, awesome. 239 00:14:49,330 --> 00:14:54,008 Say were you, were you able to find the answer 240 00:14:54,010 --> 00:14:56,545 to this mission's Who Flew question? 241 00:14:56,547 --> 00:14:58,849 Yes Commander Airhead we sure did. 242 00:14:58,851 --> 00:15:02,549 The Boeing X-51 Waverider sets the record 243 00:15:02,551 --> 00:15:05,399 for the longest hypersonic flight in history. 244 00:15:05,401 --> 00:15:09,790 The Boeing X-51 Waverider in May 2013 245 00:15:09,792 --> 00:15:12,771 flew at speeds in excess of mach five 246 00:15:12,773 --> 00:15:15,824 for 210 seconds, setting the record 247 00:15:15,826 --> 00:15:18,594 for longest hypersonic flight in history. 248 00:15:18,596 --> 00:15:22,887 That's great, good job winged scouts. 249 00:15:22,889 --> 00:15:25,662 What's our next mission Commander Airhead? 250 00:15:25,664 --> 00:15:30,664 Your next mission is going to be your most amazing yet. 251 00:15:30,784 --> 00:15:35,784 We want you to learn about space shuttles. 252 00:15:35,879 --> 00:15:39,903 Space shuttles, wow, cool! 253 00:15:42,050 --> 00:15:45,786 For all the bumpy flights, can't wait to get started. 254 00:15:45,788 --> 00:15:47,117 Yay. 255 00:15:47,119 --> 00:15:50,573 Winged scouts ready to fly Commander Airhead. 256 00:15:50,575 --> 00:15:52,019 Winged scouts. 257 00:15:52,021 --> 00:15:55,161 (MAKING ENGINE NOISE) 258 00:15:55,163 --> 00:15:55,996 Hurray. 259 00:15:56,899 --> 00:15:59,701 I've always been interested in space shuttles 260 00:15:59,703 --> 00:16:04,148 and I've flown up up up but I just can't get 261 00:16:04,150 --> 00:16:05,568 into outer space. 262 00:16:05,570 --> 00:16:07,031 That's probably a good thing Vroomer, 263 00:16:07,033 --> 00:16:09,761 I don't think we're equipped for outer space. 264 00:16:09,763 --> 00:16:13,538 Gumdrop, Vroomer, gas up those engines 265 00:16:13,540 --> 00:16:17,205 and get those propellers spinning, it's that time again. 266 00:16:17,207 --> 00:16:20,629 Your mission is to discover all about 267 00:16:20,631 --> 00:16:25,278 the most fascinating machine of all. 268 00:16:25,280 --> 00:16:26,113 Planes. 269 00:16:27,160 --> 00:16:27,993 Planes. 270 00:16:29,282 --> 00:16:30,651 Exactly. 271 00:16:30,653 --> 00:16:35,653 You will travel all over the world, across time and space 272 00:16:37,162 --> 00:16:41,097 and beyond, you must keep your little metal noses 273 00:16:41,099 --> 00:16:44,277 pointed ahead, your motors humming 274 00:16:44,279 --> 00:16:48,228 and your wings perked at all times. 275 00:16:48,230 --> 00:16:52,523 We depend on you to do the best job possible. 276 00:16:52,525 --> 00:16:55,638 Are you ready for your assignment? 277 00:16:55,640 --> 00:16:58,208 Whoop whoop we're mega ready. 278 00:16:58,210 --> 00:17:01,525 My chassis is quaking with anticipation commander. 279 00:17:01,527 --> 00:17:04,839 Plane scouts, ready for our mission Commander Airhead. 280 00:17:04,841 --> 00:17:09,505 This is sure to be a challenging mission little ones. 281 00:17:09,507 --> 00:17:13,078 Looking forward to it, I love challenging missions. 282 00:17:13,080 --> 00:17:15,563 You're not the only one Gumdrop. 283 00:17:15,565 --> 00:17:17,967 I'm sending you two on a mission 284 00:17:17,969 --> 00:17:22,969 to learn about space shuttles. 285 00:17:23,080 --> 00:17:25,421 Space shuttles, yes. 286 00:17:25,423 --> 00:17:27,048 Can't wait. 287 00:17:27,050 --> 00:17:29,543 It's up to you to learn all about it, 288 00:17:29,545 --> 00:17:33,871 and report back to me with what you've discovered. 289 00:17:33,873 --> 00:17:35,885 Flapping fun wings. 290 00:17:35,887 --> 00:17:40,853 We're gonna have an awesome time. 291 00:17:40,855 --> 00:17:43,138 What can you tell us about the space shuttles 292 00:17:43,140 --> 00:17:44,478 Commander Airhead? 293 00:17:44,480 --> 00:17:48,249 Mankind finally figured out how to launch space shuttles 294 00:17:48,251 --> 00:17:52,589 only a few decades ago, though up until the present 295 00:17:52,591 --> 00:17:55,312 only five space shuttles have been launched. 296 00:17:55,314 --> 00:17:58,689 Wow, I can't wait to find out more. 297 00:17:58,691 --> 00:18:02,866 Space shuttles, sounds absolutely amazing. 298 00:18:02,868 --> 00:18:05,489 As you know, Vroomer and Gumdrop, 299 00:18:05,491 --> 00:18:07,709 as part of your mission description, 300 00:18:07,711 --> 00:18:11,956 you must find out and learn tons of amazing facts 301 00:18:11,958 --> 00:18:14,868 about flying machines. 302 00:18:14,870 --> 00:18:16,578 Yes Commander Airhead. 303 00:18:16,580 --> 00:18:18,841 Vroom vroom, we will. 304 00:18:18,843 --> 00:18:20,198 Excellent. 305 00:18:20,200 --> 00:18:22,719 You must also know that there's a question 306 00:18:22,721 --> 00:18:27,134 that all the brightest flying minds all over the world skies 307 00:18:27,136 --> 00:18:32,136 have not been able to answer about space shuttles. 308 00:18:32,570 --> 00:18:35,817 We need you two winged scouts to help us answer 309 00:18:35,819 --> 00:18:39,672 the Who Flew question about space shuttles. 310 00:18:39,674 --> 00:18:41,819 Who Flew question, love it. 311 00:18:41,821 --> 00:18:44,539 What is the question Commander Airhead? 312 00:18:44,541 --> 00:18:48,342 Which US president commissioned the development 313 00:18:48,344 --> 00:18:52,259 of the first space shuttle to travel into space 314 00:18:52,261 --> 00:18:54,916 and in what year? 315 00:18:54,918 --> 00:18:57,234 That's a great question Commander Airhead. 316 00:18:57,236 --> 00:19:00,319 I will assign you the best winged scout helper 317 00:19:00,321 --> 00:19:04,053 in the world, his name is Willie Widget. 318 00:19:04,055 --> 00:19:08,853 He is a robotic encyclopedia of aircraft knowledge. 319 00:19:08,855 --> 00:19:11,717 He will assist you on your mission. 320 00:19:11,719 --> 00:19:14,102 We can't fail with Willie. 321 00:19:14,104 --> 00:19:16,258 Yay. 322 00:19:16,260 --> 00:19:18,508 We can never get too much Willie Widget. 323 00:19:18,510 --> 00:19:21,670 Be sure to ask a lot of questions winged scouts. 324 00:19:21,672 --> 00:19:25,980 And may the wind stay under your wings. 325 00:19:25,982 --> 00:19:27,203 Yay. 326 00:19:27,205 --> 00:19:30,674 Winged scouts ready to fly Commander Airhead. 327 00:19:30,676 --> 00:19:32,491 Winged scouts. 328 00:19:32,493 --> 00:19:34,660 (REVVING) 329 00:19:35,504 --> 00:19:36,337 Hurray. 330 00:19:37,692 --> 00:19:39,942 (LAUGHING) 331 00:19:40,786 --> 00:19:42,953 (ZOOMING) 332 00:19:49,450 --> 00:19:51,888 Winged scouts, ready to get started 333 00:19:51,890 --> 00:19:53,518 on your next adventure? 334 00:19:53,520 --> 00:19:54,849 Yes super ready. 335 00:19:54,851 --> 00:19:57,338 Oh totally ready. 336 00:19:57,340 --> 00:19:58,641 Remember winged scouts, 337 00:19:58,643 --> 00:20:03,643 any and all questions you have, I'm here to answer them. 338 00:20:04,774 --> 00:20:06,968 Where do we begin? 339 00:20:06,970 --> 00:20:08,398 In the US. 340 00:20:08,400 --> 00:20:10,583 Here the space shuttle was a spacecraft 341 00:20:10,585 --> 00:20:12,958 which was used by the National Aeronautics 342 00:20:12,960 --> 00:20:16,628 and Space Administration or NASA. 343 00:20:16,630 --> 00:20:19,408 Space shuttles were used to carry astronauts 344 00:20:19,410 --> 00:20:21,834 and cargo into space. 345 00:20:21,836 --> 00:20:25,908 In the 1970s the prototype craft, Enterprise, 346 00:20:25,910 --> 00:20:29,454 was launched but it was only used for tests, 347 00:20:29,456 --> 00:20:32,719 and never flew into space. 348 00:20:32,721 --> 00:20:36,268 The first space shuttle the Columbia, 349 00:20:36,270 --> 00:20:40,558 was launched in April of 1981 and since then, 350 00:20:40,560 --> 00:20:43,372 a total of five shuttles were built and launched. 351 00:20:43,374 --> 00:20:44,981 Whoa. 352 00:20:44,983 --> 00:20:47,909 The shuttle launches like a rocket, 353 00:20:47,911 --> 00:20:52,424 orbits like a spacecraft and lands like a plane. 354 00:20:52,426 --> 00:20:55,450 The space shuttle is one of the most complex 355 00:20:55,452 --> 00:20:58,292 and innovative machines ever built. 356 00:20:58,294 --> 00:21:02,082 It was a huge leap in technology when the first shuttle 357 00:21:02,084 --> 00:21:05,806 was launched as it represented the first ever spacecraft 358 00:21:05,808 --> 00:21:08,195 that was reusable. 359 00:21:08,197 --> 00:21:10,863 Really, that's very smart. 360 00:21:14,800 --> 00:21:19,052 The first space shuttle, enterprise, orbital vehicle 101 361 00:21:19,054 --> 00:21:23,268 or ov 101 was not built for space missions. 362 00:21:23,270 --> 00:21:26,449 It was used for unpowered test flights 363 00:21:26,451 --> 00:21:29,348 at NASA Dryden test flight center 364 00:21:29,350 --> 00:21:32,127 at the Edwards Air Force base in California. 365 00:21:32,129 --> 00:21:34,958 The shuttle was lifted atop a modified 366 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:38,003 Boeing 747 shuttle carrier aircraft, 367 00:21:38,005 --> 00:21:41,417 and made five test flights totalling 19 minutes 368 00:21:41,419 --> 00:21:43,183 of free flight. 369 00:21:43,185 --> 00:21:46,193 The first flight was made in August 1977 370 00:21:46,195 --> 00:21:50,128 and the last in October of that same year. 371 00:21:50,130 --> 00:21:53,237 Where is this space shuttle Enterprise now? 372 00:21:53,239 --> 00:21:55,101 The Enterprise is on display 373 00:21:55,103 --> 00:22:00,103 at the Smithsonian Institution's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center 374 00:22:00,790 --> 00:22:03,237 near Washington D.C USA. 375 00:22:03,239 --> 00:22:06,199 When Discovery replaces it at the museum, 376 00:22:06,201 --> 00:22:08,948 Enterprise will be moved 377 00:22:08,950 --> 00:22:12,532 to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York. 378 00:22:12,534 --> 00:22:16,047 Really, I'll make sure to visit and check it out. 379 00:22:16,049 --> 00:22:19,009 The Columbia was the first shuttle to fly to space 380 00:22:19,011 --> 00:22:22,899 and as the oldest member of the fleet 381 00:22:22,901 --> 00:22:26,163 it was slightly heavier than its successors, 382 00:22:26,165 --> 00:22:28,456 which benefited from advances in technology. 383 00:22:28,458 --> 00:22:32,173 The first four flights of Columbia put the space craft 384 00:22:32,175 --> 00:22:33,629 through its paces. 385 00:22:33,631 --> 00:22:35,809 It was equipped with ejection seats, 386 00:22:35,811 --> 00:22:38,317 activated for the first test flights 387 00:22:38,319 --> 00:22:40,797 and removed after the ninth flight. 388 00:22:40,799 --> 00:22:43,671 Blasting engines, that's amazing. 389 00:22:43,673 --> 00:22:46,858 The Columbia was destroyed during re-entry 390 00:22:46,860 --> 00:22:50,369 in February 2003, when it was coming back home 391 00:22:50,371 --> 00:22:55,371 from its 28th flight, sadly, all seven astronauts aboard 392 00:22:55,475 --> 00:22:57,075 died from the crash. 393 00:22:57,077 --> 00:22:58,851 How sad. 394 00:22:58,853 --> 00:23:01,495 What happened next Willie? 395 00:23:01,497 --> 00:23:03,317 Excellent question Gumdrop. 396 00:23:03,319 --> 00:23:08,319 The Challenger was built as structural test article, 397 00:23:08,360 --> 00:23:12,858 STA 099, after studying the work needed 398 00:23:12,860 --> 00:23:16,738 to make Enterprise space worthy, NASA calculated that it was 399 00:23:16,740 --> 00:23:21,737 less expensive to rebuild STA 099 as ov 099. 400 00:23:22,743 --> 00:23:26,902 The challenger made its first flight on the sts six mission 401 00:23:26,904 --> 00:23:30,741 in April 1983 and became the work course 402 00:23:30,743 --> 00:23:35,195 of NASA's fleet during the early years of shuttle operations 403 00:23:35,197 --> 00:23:39,489 Challenger flew on 85% of all missions, 404 00:23:39,491 --> 00:23:41,719 up to 1985. 405 00:23:41,721 --> 00:23:45,091 The Challenger was destroyed during the launch 406 00:23:45,093 --> 00:23:50,093 of its 10th mission, in January 1986, again, 407 00:23:50,260 --> 00:23:52,995 killing seven crew members. 408 00:23:52,997 --> 00:23:55,579 Oh no, sad factoid. 409 00:23:55,581 --> 00:23:58,764 After the destruction of the Challenger, what happened? 410 00:23:58,766 --> 00:24:01,547 That's a very good question Vroomer. 411 00:24:01,549 --> 00:24:05,469 The hardest working shuttle of all, the Discovery, 412 00:24:05,471 --> 00:24:10,471 made 39 successful missions across 27 years of service 413 00:24:10,997 --> 00:24:14,947 since its first launch in August 1984. 414 00:24:14,949 --> 00:24:19,508 It was used to deliver the Hubble space telescope into orbit 415 00:24:19,510 --> 00:24:21,763 it was the shuttle tasked with the two 416 00:24:21,765 --> 00:24:24,168 return to flight missions 417 00:24:24,170 --> 00:24:26,343 after the Challenger and Columbia accidents. 418 00:24:26,345 --> 00:24:28,551 Amazing. 419 00:24:28,553 --> 00:24:31,714 What about the fourth space shuttle to be built? 420 00:24:31,716 --> 00:24:34,369 The Atlantis was the fourth vehicle built. 421 00:24:34,371 --> 00:24:39,371 Since October 1985, it has flown 32 missions. 422 00:24:39,481 --> 00:24:43,531 In 1989 it deployed the unmanned spacecrafts 423 00:24:43,533 --> 00:24:46,887 Magellan to Venus, and Galileo to Jupiter. 424 00:24:46,889 --> 00:24:50,165 It lofted the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory 425 00:24:50,167 --> 00:24:53,009 to orbit in 1991 as well. 426 00:24:53,011 --> 00:24:56,695 Atlantis was the first shuttle to dock with a space station, 427 00:24:56,697 --> 00:25:01,697 when it linked up with Russia's Mir space station in 1995. 428 00:25:02,331 --> 00:25:05,575 It also delivered Europe's Columbus laboratory 429 00:25:05,577 --> 00:25:09,578 to the International Space Station in 2008. 430 00:25:09,580 --> 00:25:12,129 Whoa that's an amazing machine. 431 00:25:12,131 --> 00:25:15,488 Which space shuttle was the quickest Willie? 432 00:25:15,490 --> 00:25:17,105 Excellent question Vroomer. 433 00:25:17,107 --> 00:25:20,351 According to statistics, the Atlantis was the fastest 434 00:25:20,353 --> 00:25:24,569 built space shuttle as it took only about half the time 435 00:25:24,571 --> 00:25:28,629 it took to complete the first operational craft, Columbia. 436 00:25:28,631 --> 00:25:33,105 The Atlantis has also had the fewest technical problems. 437 00:25:33,107 --> 00:25:36,231 And where is the Atlantis space shuttle now? 438 00:25:36,233 --> 00:25:39,148 Very good question Vroomer. 439 00:25:39,150 --> 00:25:41,569 After it was decommissioned, the Atlantis space shuttle 440 00:25:41,571 --> 00:25:44,409 was handed over to the Kennedy Space Center 441 00:25:44,411 --> 00:25:46,389 visitor complex for display. 442 00:25:46,391 --> 00:25:49,667 Cool, hey, what spacecraft is the youngest member 443 00:25:49,669 --> 00:25:51,305 of the space shuttle program? 444 00:25:51,307 --> 00:25:55,298 The Endeavor is the youngest fleet member, 445 00:25:55,300 --> 00:25:58,787 making its maiden voyage in may of 1992. 446 00:25:58,789 --> 00:26:01,679 It was built as a replacement for Challenger, 447 00:26:01,681 --> 00:26:05,464 using the spare structural parts of Discovery and Atlantis. 448 00:26:05,466 --> 00:26:10,276 It was the first shuttle at the International Space Station 449 00:26:10,278 --> 00:26:15,278 in 1998, delivering node one, the station's first US element 450 00:26:17,435 --> 00:26:21,091 Whoa, how many space missions did the Endeavor fly? 451 00:26:21,093 --> 00:26:24,903 The Endeavor completed 25 space missions 452 00:26:24,905 --> 00:26:27,127 before it was decommissioned. 453 00:26:27,129 --> 00:26:31,958 Whoa, tooting turbines, that's incredible. 454 00:26:31,960 --> 00:26:34,908 The Endeavor was the last space shuttle 455 00:26:34,910 --> 00:26:38,089 launched into space in September 2010. 456 00:26:38,091 --> 00:26:43,091 It was also the 134th space shuttle flight. 457 00:26:43,473 --> 00:26:44,493 Woohoo. 458 00:26:49,060 --> 00:26:50,063 Yay. 459 00:26:51,210 --> 00:26:54,073 Ha, it takes only eight minutes for the space shuttle 460 00:26:54,075 --> 00:26:59,075 to accelerate to a speed of more than 17,000 miles per hour. 461 00:26:59,339 --> 00:27:01,668 The lift off weight of the space shuttle 462 00:27:01,670 --> 00:27:04,357 is 4.5 million pounds. 463 00:27:04,359 --> 00:27:07,778 The main engine on the space shuttle weighs as much 464 00:27:07,780 --> 00:27:10,978 as a train locomotive, but puts out as much horsepower 465 00:27:10,980 --> 00:27:14,518 as 39 locomotives. 466 00:27:14,520 --> 00:27:15,761 That's massive. 467 00:27:15,763 --> 00:27:19,738 The space shuttle systems has four major components, 468 00:27:19,740 --> 00:27:23,138 two solid rocket boosters, the external tank, 469 00:27:23,140 --> 00:27:27,184 three main engines and the orbiter add-ons. 470 00:27:27,186 --> 00:27:30,568 The external fuel tank is the only part 471 00:27:30,570 --> 00:27:34,055 that cannot be reused as it burns up in the atmosphere 472 00:27:34,057 --> 00:27:36,178 after launch. 473 00:27:36,180 --> 00:27:37,478 I have a question. 474 00:27:37,480 --> 00:27:39,228 Which president commissioned the development 475 00:27:39,230 --> 00:27:43,008 of the first space shuttle to travel into space, 476 00:27:43,010 --> 00:27:43,864 and in what year? 477 00:27:43,866 --> 00:27:47,534 President Richard Nixon announced the intent to develop 478 00:27:47,536 --> 00:27:49,908 the first space shuttle for travel into space 479 00:27:49,910 --> 00:27:53,870 on January 5th, 1972. 480 00:27:53,872 --> 00:27:57,508 Hey Gumdrop, I think we just found the answer 481 00:27:57,510 --> 00:27:59,404 to Commander Airhead's Who Flew question. 482 00:27:59,406 --> 00:28:01,098 You are right Vroomer. 483 00:28:01,100 --> 00:28:03,584 President Richard Nixon holds the record 484 00:28:03,586 --> 00:28:05,428 for the president to commission 485 00:28:05,430 --> 00:28:07,430 the first space shuttle travel into space. 486 00:28:07,432 --> 00:28:10,172 Congratulations on finding the answer 487 00:28:10,174 --> 00:28:13,854 to this mission's Who Flew question winged scouts. 488 00:28:13,856 --> 00:28:18,130 Commander Airhead will be proud of you. 489 00:28:18,132 --> 00:28:21,353 No thunderclouds about it. 490 00:28:25,342 --> 00:28:28,549 (VICTORIOUS MUSIC) 491 00:28:28,551 --> 00:28:30,823 Fantastic work winged scouts. 492 00:28:30,825 --> 00:28:34,424 Your mission was a great success. 493 00:28:34,426 --> 00:28:36,328 You're well on your way 494 00:28:36,330 --> 00:28:40,314 to being our most valuable fleet members ever. 495 00:28:40,316 --> 00:28:42,822 (REVVING) 496 00:28:42,824 --> 00:28:43,657 Awesome. 497 00:28:45,791 --> 00:28:49,126 Say, were you able to find the answer 498 00:28:49,128 --> 00:28:52,289 to this mission's Who Flew question? 499 00:28:52,291 --> 00:28:54,608 Yes Commander Airhead we sure did. 500 00:28:54,610 --> 00:28:57,558 President Richard Nixon holds the record 501 00:28:57,560 --> 00:28:59,738 for the president to commission the first 502 00:28:59,740 --> 00:29:01,570 space shuttle travel into space. 503 00:29:01,572 --> 00:29:04,218 President Richard Nixon announced the intent 504 00:29:04,220 --> 00:29:07,738 to develop the first space shuttle for travel into space 505 00:29:07,740 --> 00:29:10,160 on January 5th 1972. 506 00:29:10,162 --> 00:29:11,986 That's great. 507 00:29:11,988 --> 00:29:14,298 Good job winged scouts. 508 00:29:14,300 --> 00:29:17,347 What's our next mission Commander Airhead? 509 00:29:17,349 --> 00:29:22,349 Your next mission is going to be your most incredible yet. 510 00:29:23,540 --> 00:29:27,526 We want you to learn about seaplanes. 511 00:29:27,528 --> 00:29:31,444 Seaplanes, wow, cool. 512 00:29:31,446 --> 00:29:36,446 For all the bumpy flights, can't wait to get started. 513 00:29:36,896 --> 00:29:41,896 Yay, winged scouts, ready to fly Commander Airhead. 514 00:29:42,967 --> 00:29:44,890 Winged scouts. 515 00:29:44,892 --> 00:29:47,059 (REVVING) 516 00:29:50,190 --> 00:29:51,023 Hurray. 517 00:29:52,420 --> 00:29:55,324 I thought about becoming a seaplane a couple of times. 518 00:29:55,326 --> 00:29:57,192 Can we do that? 519 00:29:57,194 --> 00:30:01,963 Well as the aviation world shows us winged scouts, 520 00:30:01,965 --> 00:30:06,965 with a little know how and ingenuity, anything is possible. 521 00:30:08,199 --> 00:30:13,199 This is sure to be a challenging mission little ones. 522 00:30:13,760 --> 00:30:16,148 Stormy skies challenging? 523 00:30:16,150 --> 00:30:18,762 Full throttles ahead. 524 00:30:18,764 --> 00:30:21,398 I am sending you two on a mission 525 00:30:21,400 --> 00:30:24,048 to learn about, seaplanes. 526 00:30:24,050 --> 00:30:25,883 Seaplanes, how cool. 527 00:30:27,644 --> 00:30:30,816 Yes, I love seaplanes. 528 00:30:30,818 --> 00:30:33,450 It's up to you to learn all about it, 529 00:30:33,452 --> 00:30:37,943 and report back to me with what you've discovered. 530 00:30:37,945 --> 00:30:40,198 Take off tastic. 531 00:30:40,200 --> 00:30:43,499 This is going to be an incredible adventure. 532 00:30:43,501 --> 00:30:45,438 What can you tell us 533 00:30:45,440 --> 00:30:47,394 about the seaplanes, Commander Airhead? 534 00:30:47,396 --> 00:30:49,462 Seaplanes are pretty amazing machines. 535 00:30:49,464 --> 00:30:53,424 They are motor powered, fixed wing aircraft 536 00:30:53,426 --> 00:30:58,294 that can take off and land on water. 537 00:30:58,296 --> 00:31:00,818 Wow, I can't wait to find out more. 538 00:31:00,820 --> 00:31:04,408 Seaplanes sound super sweet. 539 00:31:04,410 --> 00:31:06,982 As you know Vroomer and Gumdrop 540 00:31:06,984 --> 00:31:10,794 to win the annual Planes with Brains contest, 541 00:31:10,796 --> 00:31:14,695 you must find out and learn tons of amazing facts 542 00:31:14,697 --> 00:31:16,812 about airplanes. 543 00:31:16,814 --> 00:31:18,665 Yes Commander Airhead. 544 00:31:18,667 --> 00:31:22,888 (REVVING) we will. 545 00:31:22,890 --> 00:31:24,478 Excellent. 546 00:31:24,480 --> 00:31:27,472 You must also know there is a question that all 547 00:31:27,474 --> 00:31:32,126 of the brightest flying minds all over the world skies 548 00:31:32,128 --> 00:31:36,256 have not been able to answer about seaplanes. 549 00:31:36,258 --> 00:31:39,867 We need you two winged scouts to help us answer 550 00:31:39,869 --> 00:31:44,366 the Who Flew question about seaplanes. 551 00:31:44,368 --> 00:31:47,570 Who Flew question, love it. 552 00:31:47,572 --> 00:31:49,392 What is the question Commander Airhead? 553 00:31:49,394 --> 00:31:54,394 What seaplane completed the first 'round the world flight? 554 00:31:55,109 --> 00:31:57,662 And who was the pilot. 555 00:31:57,664 --> 00:32:00,119 That's a great question Commander Airhead. 556 00:32:00,121 --> 00:32:04,149 We'll have the answer in the spin of a propeller, I'm sure 557 00:32:04,151 --> 00:32:07,683 I will assign you the best winged scout helper 558 00:32:07,685 --> 00:32:11,801 in the world, his name is Willie Widget. 559 00:32:11,803 --> 00:32:16,803 He's a robotic encyclopedia of aircraft knowledge. 560 00:32:16,985 --> 00:32:21,378 He will assist you on your mission. 561 00:32:21,380 --> 00:32:24,400 Oh yeah, we can't go wrong with the Widg. 562 00:32:24,402 --> 00:32:27,169 Ha ha, Willie's the bomb. 563 00:32:27,171 --> 00:32:31,365 Be sure to ask a lot of questions winged scouts. 564 00:32:31,367 --> 00:32:34,837 You can never possess too much knowledge. 565 00:32:34,839 --> 00:32:36,527 Yay. 566 00:32:36,529 --> 00:32:40,153 Winged scouts ready to fly Commander Airhead. 567 00:32:40,155 --> 00:32:41,733 Winged scouts. 568 00:32:41,735 --> 00:32:44,177 (REVVING) 569 00:32:44,179 --> 00:32:45,840 Hurray. 570 00:32:45,842 --> 00:32:48,092 (LAUGHING) 571 00:32:49,927 --> 00:32:52,094 (ZOOMING) 572 00:32:58,690 --> 00:33:02,287 Winged scouts, ready to get started on your next adventure 573 00:33:02,289 --> 00:33:04,727 Yes, super ready. 574 00:33:04,729 --> 00:33:06,668 Totally ready. 575 00:33:06,670 --> 00:33:09,721 Remember winged scouts, any and all questions you have 576 00:33:09,723 --> 00:33:11,485 I am here to answer them. 577 00:33:11,487 --> 00:33:13,191 Where do we begin? 578 00:33:13,193 --> 00:33:16,945 Let's start in the land of the Eiffel Tower and croissants 579 00:33:16,947 --> 00:33:19,343 let's start in France. 580 00:33:19,345 --> 00:33:22,981 The French man Alphonse Penaud filled the first patent 581 00:33:22,983 --> 00:33:25,898 for a flying machine with a boat hull 582 00:33:25,900 --> 00:33:30,037 and retractable landing gear in 1876. 583 00:33:30,039 --> 00:33:32,805 Follow me guys, let's take a quick fly over 584 00:33:32,807 --> 00:33:34,667 into Austria next. 585 00:33:34,669 --> 00:33:39,488 Here, Austrian Wilhelm Kress is credited with building 586 00:33:39,490 --> 00:33:43,937 the first seaplane, Drachenflieger in 1898. 587 00:33:43,939 --> 00:33:47,608 Although its two engines were inadequate for take off 588 00:33:47,610 --> 00:33:49,813 and it later sank when one of its two floats collapsed. 589 00:33:49,815 --> 00:33:51,221 GUMDROP: Whoa. 590 00:33:51,223 --> 00:33:54,991 In the early years, many pioneers made various attempts 591 00:33:54,993 --> 00:33:58,613 to attach floats to aircraft in Britain, Australia, 592 00:33:58,615 --> 00:34:01,017 France and the United States. 593 00:34:01,019 --> 00:34:05,039 But most of them met with little or no success. 594 00:34:05,041 --> 00:34:06,548 Bummer. 595 00:34:06,550 --> 00:34:08,463 Super sea drag. 596 00:34:12,770 --> 00:34:15,973 In 1905, Gabriel Voisin took off and landed 597 00:34:15,975 --> 00:34:20,678 on the river Seine towed kite glider on floats. 598 00:34:20,680 --> 00:34:23,683 The first of his unpowered flights went 150 yards. 599 00:34:23,685 --> 00:34:27,908 He later built a powered floatplane 600 00:34:27,910 --> 00:34:30,313 in partnership with Louis Bleriot, 601 00:34:30,315 --> 00:34:32,425 but the machine was unsuccessful. 602 00:34:32,427 --> 00:34:34,893 What's a floatplane Willie? 603 00:34:34,895 --> 00:34:39,128 A floatplane has slender pontoons, or floats, 604 00:34:39,130 --> 00:34:40,751 mounted under the fuselage. 605 00:34:40,753 --> 00:34:44,127 Two floats are common and only the floats of a floatplane 606 00:34:44,129 --> 00:34:47,057 normally come into contact with the water. 607 00:34:47,059 --> 00:34:50,071 The fuselage remains above water. 608 00:34:50,073 --> 00:34:52,783 Some small land aircraft can be modified 609 00:34:52,785 --> 00:34:55,095 to become floatplanes and in general, 610 00:34:55,097 --> 00:34:58,959 floatplanes are small aircraft, they're limited 611 00:34:58,961 --> 00:35:01,669 by their inability to handle high waves. 612 00:35:01,671 --> 00:35:03,975 Incredible. 613 00:35:03,977 --> 00:35:08,623 Hit my plane brain with more cool H2O factoids Willie. 614 00:35:08,625 --> 00:35:11,707 In march 1910, Frenchman Henri Fabre 615 00:35:11,709 --> 00:35:14,521 flew the first successful powered seaplane, 616 00:35:14,523 --> 00:35:19,245 the Gnome Omega-powered hydravion, a trimaran floatplane. 617 00:35:19,247 --> 00:35:22,777 Fabre's first successful take off and landing 618 00:35:22,779 --> 00:35:25,831 by a powered seaplane inspired other aviators, 619 00:35:25,833 --> 00:35:29,307 and he designed floats for several other flyers. 620 00:35:29,309 --> 00:35:32,419 Blasting engines, that's amazing. 621 00:35:32,421 --> 00:35:35,611 The first hydro-aeroplane competition was held in Monaco 622 00:35:35,613 --> 00:35:38,419 in 1912, featuring aircraft using floats 623 00:35:38,421 --> 00:35:41,911 from Fabre, Curtiss, Tellier and Farman. 624 00:35:41,913 --> 00:35:46,043 This led to the first scheduled seaplane passenger services, 625 00:35:46,045 --> 00:35:48,855 using a five-seat Sanchez-Besa. 626 00:35:48,857 --> 00:35:53,522 The French Navy ordered its first floatplane in 1912. 627 00:35:53,524 --> 00:35:55,377 Very interesting. 628 00:35:55,379 --> 00:35:57,599 What happened next? 629 00:35:57,601 --> 00:35:59,539 Excellent question Gumdrop. 630 00:35:59,541 --> 00:36:04,535 In Switzerland, Emile Taddeoli equipped the Dufaux 4 biplane 631 00:36:04,537 --> 00:36:08,275 with swimmers and successfully took off in 1912. 632 00:36:08,277 --> 00:36:12,679 A seaplane was used during the Balkan Wars in 1913, 633 00:36:12,681 --> 00:36:17,428 when a Greek Astra Hydravion did a reconnaissance 634 00:36:17,430 --> 00:36:19,622 of the Turkish fleet and dropped four bombs. 635 00:36:19,624 --> 00:36:23,858 The breakout of World War one saw advancement 636 00:36:23,860 --> 00:36:27,278 in flying boat designs with better practical hulls. 637 00:36:27,280 --> 00:36:30,118 The Model H-4, the Curtiss H-12 638 00:36:30,120 --> 00:36:34,778 and the Felixstowe F-1 to F-5, the Curtiss F-5L 639 00:36:34,780 --> 00:36:39,664 and Macchi M.5 and the German Hansa-Brandenburg GW 640 00:36:39,666 --> 00:36:42,762 are some of the earliest successful seaplanes. 641 00:36:42,764 --> 00:36:46,598 Whoa, fun factoid, but, uh, how did we get 642 00:36:46,600 --> 00:36:50,092 from those small seaplanes to the sleek, modern seaplanes? 643 00:36:50,094 --> 00:36:53,500 That's a very good question Vroomer. 644 00:36:53,502 --> 00:36:56,556 World War two also saw the need for improved seaplanes 645 00:36:56,558 --> 00:37:01,404 but the end of the war saw a rapid decline in their use. 646 00:37:01,406 --> 00:37:03,728 They lost the water advantage 647 00:37:03,730 --> 00:37:06,749 due to the increased availability of land airports. 648 00:37:06,751 --> 00:37:10,394 The Canadian Viking Twin Otter 400S, 649 00:37:10,396 --> 00:37:12,954 is one of the world's best seaplanes. 650 00:37:12,956 --> 00:37:16,598 It is designed for the commercial sector for short 651 00:37:16,600 --> 00:37:18,318 to medium length flights. 652 00:37:18,320 --> 00:37:22,112 The Viking 400S has a 20 passenger carrying capacity 653 00:37:22,114 --> 00:37:26,108 and is a big development in the seaplane community. 654 00:37:26,110 --> 00:37:28,388 Woohoo. 655 00:37:28,390 --> 00:37:30,528 What advantage do aircraft have over seaplanes Willie? 656 00:37:30,530 --> 00:37:34,195 Because the flotation structures offer greater resistance 657 00:37:34,197 --> 00:37:36,852 to the air than wheel type landing gear, 658 00:37:36,854 --> 00:37:40,796 seaplanes were, until recently, less efficient 659 00:37:40,798 --> 00:37:43,550 and slower for any given horsepower requirement 660 00:37:43,552 --> 00:37:45,752 than land based aircraft. 661 00:37:45,754 --> 00:37:49,568 However, developments in small and retractable 662 00:37:49,570 --> 00:37:52,490 flotation structures have eliminated that inefficiency 663 00:37:52,492 --> 00:37:56,320 and have made supersonic jet powered seaplanes possible. 664 00:37:56,322 --> 00:37:58,798 Whoa, really, impressive. 665 00:37:58,800 --> 00:38:02,147 What are the other modern seaplanes Willie? 666 00:38:02,149 --> 00:38:03,960 Excellent question Vroomer. 667 00:38:03,962 --> 00:38:07,958 The SeaMax M-22, which can be powered 668 00:38:07,960 --> 00:38:11,594 using premium auto fuel, is a modern seaplane 669 00:38:11,596 --> 00:38:13,446 with awesome features. 670 00:38:13,448 --> 00:38:16,672 The Cessna 206 on Wipline 3450 floats 671 00:38:16,674 --> 00:38:19,718 is another awesome sleek seaplane. 672 00:38:19,720 --> 00:38:22,823 What seaplanes are great for family trips Willy? 673 00:38:22,825 --> 00:38:25,598 Very good question Vroomer. 674 00:38:25,600 --> 00:38:29,304 The Seawind 300c's cabin can fit two adults 675 00:38:29,306 --> 00:38:32,257 and three children, it has a panoramic view, 676 00:38:32,259 --> 00:38:35,678 which is an awesome feature for those wishing 677 00:38:35,680 --> 00:38:37,208 to take in the sights. 678 00:38:37,210 --> 00:38:42,210 It is also fast, with a cruising speed of 190 miles per hour 679 00:38:42,276 --> 00:38:45,004 making it a great choice for family trips. 680 00:38:45,006 --> 00:38:47,436 What other countries build modern seaplanes? 681 00:38:47,438 --> 00:38:52,122 The Chinese Jiaolong AG600 also called, 682 00:38:52,124 --> 00:38:55,734 the World's Largest Flying Boat, is currently 683 00:38:55,736 --> 00:38:59,290 the largest seaplane in the world, the French startup 684 00:38:59,292 --> 00:39:02,746 Lisa Airplanes also have the Akoya, 685 00:39:02,748 --> 00:39:06,210 which is more than just a seaplane as it can operate 686 00:39:06,212 --> 00:39:09,508 on land, water and snow. 687 00:39:09,510 --> 00:39:12,970 Whoa, which is currently the best seaplane? 688 00:39:12,972 --> 00:39:17,068 The ICON A5 amphibious light-sport aircraft 689 00:39:17,070 --> 00:39:21,638 debuted in 2014 and is a next generation seaplane. 690 00:39:21,640 --> 00:39:26,508 It's really light, with foldable wings for easy towing 691 00:39:26,510 --> 00:39:29,341 behind your car, like a boat, and it can run 692 00:39:29,343 --> 00:39:32,800 on aviation fuel or regular gasoline 693 00:39:32,802 --> 00:39:34,902 available at any gas station. 694 00:39:34,904 --> 00:39:37,233 Whoa, turbo toots. 695 00:39:37,235 --> 00:39:39,563 That's incredible. 696 00:39:41,700 --> 00:39:45,990 The largest seaplane ever built is the Hughes H-4 Hercules 697 00:39:45,992 --> 00:39:48,358 and it was mainly constructed with plywood. 698 00:39:48,360 --> 00:39:53,266 The Hughes H-4 Hercules had a wingspan of 332 feet 699 00:39:53,268 --> 00:39:57,340 and a cruise speed of 250 miles per hour. 700 00:39:57,342 --> 00:40:01,432 It's actually disputed whether it flew once or never. 701 00:40:01,434 --> 00:40:02,710 What? 702 00:40:02,712 --> 00:40:06,448 I guess they can't get the facts right. 703 00:40:06,450 --> 00:40:10,418 The Saunders-Roe SR.A/1 is the first 704 00:40:10,420 --> 00:40:15,000 jet seaplane ever built, it had a maximum speed of 445 705 00:40:15,002 --> 00:40:17,198 miles per hour. 706 00:40:17,200 --> 00:40:19,632 Only three were built and two of those were lost 707 00:40:19,634 --> 00:40:21,120 to testing accidents. 708 00:40:21,122 --> 00:40:23,020 Stormy skies. 709 00:40:23,022 --> 00:40:26,398 The fastest jet seaplane ever built 710 00:40:26,400 --> 00:40:30,578 is the Convair F2Y Sea Dart, with a top speed 711 00:40:30,580 --> 00:40:33,504 of 825 miles per hour. 712 00:40:33,506 --> 00:40:36,904 It's also the world's only supersonic seaplane. 713 00:40:36,906 --> 00:40:39,964 I have a question. 714 00:40:39,966 --> 00:40:43,886 What seaplane completed the first 'round the world flight? 715 00:40:43,888 --> 00:40:46,096 And who was the pilot? 716 00:40:46,098 --> 00:40:48,782 In December 1990, pilot Tom Casey completed 717 00:40:48,784 --> 00:40:52,360 the first 'round the world flight in a seaplane 718 00:40:52,362 --> 00:40:55,886 with only water landings, using a Cessna 206, 719 00:40:55,888 --> 00:40:57,996 named Liberty 2. 720 00:40:57,998 --> 00:41:00,986 Hey Gumdrop, I think we just found the answer 721 00:41:00,988 --> 00:41:04,132 to Commander Airhead's Who Flew question. 722 00:41:04,134 --> 00:41:05,452 You are right Vroomer. 723 00:41:05,454 --> 00:41:09,168 The Cessna 206, named Liberty 2, 724 00:41:09,170 --> 00:41:11,658 holds the record for first 'round the world flight 725 00:41:11,660 --> 00:41:12,845 on a seaplane. 726 00:41:12,847 --> 00:41:15,585 Ah, congratulations on finding the answer 727 00:41:15,587 --> 00:41:18,714 to this mission's Who Flew question winged scouts. 728 00:41:18,716 --> 00:41:23,716 Commander Airhead will be proud of you, no pistons about it. 729 00:41:27,568 --> 00:41:30,848 (VICTORIOUS MUSIC) 730 00:41:30,850 --> 00:41:33,260 Fantastic work winged scouts. 731 00:41:33,262 --> 00:41:37,019 Your mission was a great success. 732 00:41:37,021 --> 00:41:41,543 You two scouts are impressive beyond words. 733 00:41:41,545 --> 00:41:43,862 Yeah, you know us. 734 00:41:43,864 --> 00:41:48,037 Say, were you able to find the answer to this mission's 735 00:41:48,039 --> 00:41:50,025 Who Flew question? 736 00:41:50,027 --> 00:41:53,108 Yes Commander Airhead we sure did. 737 00:41:53,110 --> 00:41:56,435 A Cessna 206 holds the record for first 738 00:41:56,437 --> 00:41:58,338 'round the world flight on a seaplane. 739 00:41:58,340 --> 00:42:02,195 In December 1990, Pilot Tom Casey set the record 740 00:42:02,197 --> 00:42:04,883 for first 'round the world flight in a seaplane, 741 00:42:04,885 --> 00:42:09,606 with only water landings using a Cessna 206 named Liberty 2 742 00:42:09,608 --> 00:42:13,902 That's great, good job winged scouts. 743 00:42:13,904 --> 00:42:17,990 What's our next mission Commander Airhead? 744 00:42:17,992 --> 00:42:22,992 Your next mission is going to be your most incredible yet. 745 00:42:23,336 --> 00:42:28,336 We want you to learn about hot air balloons. 746 00:42:28,740 --> 00:42:33,740 Hot air balloons, wow, how cool. 747 00:42:36,008 --> 00:42:40,459 For all the bumpy flights, can't wait to get started. 748 00:42:40,461 --> 00:42:42,483 Yay. 749 00:42:42,485 --> 00:42:45,121 Winged scouts ready to fly Commander Airhead. 750 00:42:45,123 --> 00:42:46,391 Winged scouts. 751 00:42:46,393 --> 00:42:49,325 (REVVING) 752 00:42:49,327 --> 00:42:50,160 Hurray. 753 00:42:52,410 --> 00:42:55,660 Hey Gumdrop, this one will be right over your cloud, 754 00:42:55,662 --> 00:42:59,773 you're totally full of hot air. 755 00:43:00,817 --> 00:43:04,508 Oh very funny wise guy. 756 00:43:04,510 --> 00:43:06,699 Today's mission is to discover all about 757 00:43:06,701 --> 00:43:10,325 the most fascinating machine of all. 758 00:43:10,327 --> 00:43:11,962 Flying machines. 759 00:43:11,964 --> 00:43:14,153 Flying machines. 760 00:43:15,401 --> 00:43:19,651 Yes, you will travel all over the world, 761 00:43:19,653 --> 00:43:24,192 across time, space, and beyond. 762 00:43:24,194 --> 00:43:27,607 You must keep your little metal noses pointed ahead 763 00:43:27,609 --> 00:43:32,609 your motors humming and your wings perked at all times. 764 00:43:33,109 --> 00:43:36,729 We depend on you to do the best job possible. 765 00:43:36,731 --> 00:43:40,469 Are you ready for your assignment? 766 00:43:40,471 --> 00:43:44,114 Wow my little wings are fluttering with thrills. 767 00:43:44,116 --> 00:43:49,070 My little motor is (REVVING) vrooming with excitement. 768 00:43:49,072 --> 00:43:52,978 Plane scouts ready for our mission Commander Airhead. 769 00:43:52,980 --> 00:43:57,489 This is sure to be a challenging mission little ones. 770 00:43:57,491 --> 00:44:00,501 Fluffy white clouds I love challenging missions. 771 00:44:00,503 --> 00:44:03,815 Brilliant blue skies, me too. 772 00:44:03,817 --> 00:44:07,552 I am sending you two on a mission 773 00:44:07,554 --> 00:44:10,721 to learn about hot air balloons. 774 00:44:10,723 --> 00:44:14,227 Hot air balloons wow cool. 775 00:44:14,229 --> 00:44:17,018 Can't wait. 776 00:44:17,020 --> 00:44:19,223 It's up to you to learn all about it 777 00:44:19,225 --> 00:44:22,942 and report back to me with what you've discovered. 778 00:44:22,944 --> 00:44:24,815 Flying fuselages. 779 00:44:24,817 --> 00:44:29,817 This is going to be a totally fun adventure. 780 00:44:30,439 --> 00:44:32,726 What can you tell us 781 00:44:32,728 --> 00:44:34,665 about the hot air balloons Commander Airhead? 782 00:44:34,667 --> 00:44:39,105 The first dream of flight began with the early use 783 00:44:39,107 --> 00:44:43,614 of unmanned hot air balloons in China, 784 00:44:43,616 --> 00:44:48,616 during the three kingdoms era from 220 to 280 A.D., 785 00:44:49,425 --> 00:44:54,425 these unmanned balloons were used as airborne lanterns 786 00:44:54,625 --> 00:44:56,805 for military signaling. 787 00:44:56,807 --> 00:45:01,695 These lanterns are known as Kongming lanterns. 788 00:45:01,697 --> 00:45:04,607 Wow, I can't wait to find out more. 789 00:45:04,609 --> 00:45:08,943 Hot air balloons sounds absolutely amazing. 790 00:45:08,945 --> 00:45:11,710 As you know Vroomer and Gumdrop, 791 00:45:11,712 --> 00:45:15,380 to deliver what we need here, you must find out 792 00:45:15,382 --> 00:45:20,382 and learn tons of amazing facts about hot air balloons 793 00:45:20,712 --> 00:45:24,872 which are also a flying mode of transportation. 794 00:45:24,874 --> 00:45:29,176 They're our cousins in the air. 795 00:45:29,178 --> 00:45:30,830 Yes Commander Airhead. 796 00:45:30,832 --> 00:45:33,068 Balloon cousins? 797 00:45:33,070 --> 00:45:34,088 Fun. 798 00:45:34,090 --> 00:45:37,311 Excellent, you must also know there is a question 799 00:45:37,313 --> 00:45:42,313 that all the brightest flying minds all over the world skies 800 00:45:42,845 --> 00:45:47,326 have not been able to answer about hot air balloons. 801 00:45:47,328 --> 00:45:51,838 We need you two winged scouts to help us answer 802 00:45:51,840 --> 00:45:55,977 the Who Flew question about hot air balloons. 803 00:45:55,979 --> 00:45:58,664 Who Flew question, love it. 804 00:45:58,666 --> 00:46:00,726 What is the question Commander Airhead? 805 00:46:00,728 --> 00:46:04,516 Who completed the first 'round the world flight 806 00:46:04,518 --> 00:46:08,822 in a hot air balloon and in what year? 807 00:46:08,824 --> 00:46:11,435 That's a great question Commander Airhead. 808 00:46:11,437 --> 00:46:14,115 We'll have the answer in a gust of wind I'm sure. 809 00:46:14,117 --> 00:46:16,353 I will assign you 810 00:46:16,355 --> 00:46:19,567 the best winged scout helper in the world. 811 00:46:19,569 --> 00:46:23,323 His name is Willie Widget, he's a robotic encyclopedia 812 00:46:23,325 --> 00:46:25,981 of aircraft knowledge 813 00:46:25,983 --> 00:46:30,175 and he will assist you one your mission. 814 00:46:30,177 --> 00:46:33,305 Willie, Willie, he's our bot of bots. 815 00:46:33,307 --> 00:46:35,863 Bring out Willie. 816 00:46:35,865 --> 00:46:39,996 Be sure to ask a lot of questions winged scouts, 817 00:46:39,998 --> 00:46:43,937 Willie's big brain downloads are the fastest 818 00:46:43,939 --> 00:46:48,428 and best information shots around. 819 00:46:48,430 --> 00:46:49,595 Just try him. 820 00:46:49,597 --> 00:46:53,520 Yay, winged scouts ready to fly Commander Airhead. 821 00:46:53,522 --> 00:46:55,252 Winged scouts. 822 00:46:55,254 --> 00:46:57,421 (REVVING) 823 00:46:59,092 --> 00:47:00,417 Hurray. 824 00:47:00,419 --> 00:47:02,669 (LAUGHING) 825 00:47:07,045 --> 00:47:09,212 (ZOOMING) 826 00:47:14,010 --> 00:47:16,053 Winged scouts, ready to get started 827 00:47:16,055 --> 00:47:17,088 on your next adventure? 828 00:47:17,090 --> 00:47:18,816 Yes super ready. 829 00:47:18,818 --> 00:47:20,539 Totally ready. 830 00:47:20,541 --> 00:47:24,617 Remember winged scouts, any and all questions you have 831 00:47:24,619 --> 00:47:27,133 I'm here to answer them. 832 00:47:27,135 --> 00:47:28,703 Where do we begin? 833 00:47:28,705 --> 00:47:31,667 The history of ballooning, both with hot air and gas, 834 00:47:31,669 --> 00:47:33,939 spans many centuries. 835 00:47:33,941 --> 00:47:37,321 It has been demonstrated that manned hot air balloons 836 00:47:37,323 --> 00:47:40,247 can be built using ancient materials. 837 00:47:40,249 --> 00:47:43,171 Before the 18th century, the mongolian army 838 00:47:43,173 --> 00:47:47,511 studied Kongming lanterns from China and used them 839 00:47:47,513 --> 00:47:49,447 in the battle of Legnica 840 00:47:49,449 --> 00:47:52,145 during the mongol invasion of Poland. 841 00:47:52,147 --> 00:47:54,629 This is the first time ballooning was known 842 00:47:54,631 --> 00:47:55,951 in the western world. 843 00:47:55,953 --> 00:47:57,257 Right. 844 00:47:57,259 --> 00:47:59,238 To trace the beginning of when man 845 00:47:59,240 --> 00:48:01,849 had the first dream of flight, we need to go back 846 00:48:01,851 --> 00:48:05,639 all the way to the 17th and 18th centuries. 847 00:48:05,641 --> 00:48:08,475 Let's take a tour around the world and visit 848 00:48:08,477 --> 00:48:11,070 some of the early fathers of flying. 849 00:48:11,072 --> 00:48:12,033 Yeah. 850 00:48:17,740 --> 00:48:19,188 Here we are scouts. 851 00:48:19,190 --> 00:48:24,190 On September 19th 1783 in Annonay, Ardeche, France, 852 00:48:24,743 --> 00:48:29,439 two brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier 853 00:48:29,441 --> 00:48:33,187 built a hot air balloon and publicly demonstrated 854 00:48:33,189 --> 00:48:36,763 an unmanned flight which lasted for about 10 minutes. 855 00:48:36,765 --> 00:48:39,515 After experimenting with unmanned balloons 856 00:48:39,517 --> 00:48:42,199 the first balloon flight with humans aboard, 857 00:48:42,201 --> 00:48:45,243 a tethered flight, performed in 1783, 858 00:48:45,245 --> 00:48:48,565 by Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier 859 00:48:48,567 --> 00:48:51,941 who made at least one tethered flight from the yard 860 00:48:51,943 --> 00:48:55,325 of the Reveillon workshop in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine. 861 00:48:55,327 --> 00:48:57,053 Later that same day, 862 00:48:57,055 --> 00:49:00,569 Pilatre de Rozier became the second human 863 00:49:00,571 --> 00:49:02,765 to ascend into the air, 864 00:49:02,767 --> 00:49:07,559 reaching an altitude of 85 feet, the length of the tether. 865 00:49:07,561 --> 00:49:09,901 What's an unmanned flight Willie? 866 00:49:09,903 --> 00:49:12,858 Unmanned flight refers to flying objects 867 00:49:12,860 --> 00:49:16,651 of any kind with no human pilot or passenger, 868 00:49:16,653 --> 00:49:20,103 that is either uncontrolled or remotely controlled. 869 00:49:20,105 --> 00:49:22,033 Incredible. 870 00:49:24,560 --> 00:49:25,638 Hit my plane brain 871 00:49:25,640 --> 00:49:28,248 with more balloon factoids, Willie Widget. 872 00:49:28,250 --> 00:49:31,592 In 1785, French balloonist Jean-Pierre Blanchard 873 00:49:31,594 --> 00:49:34,517 and his American co-pilot John Jeffreys 874 00:49:34,519 --> 00:49:38,085 became the first people to fly across the english channel. 875 00:49:38,087 --> 00:49:42,047 In these early days of ballooning, the english channel 876 00:49:42,049 --> 00:49:46,161 was considered the first step to long-distance ballooning. 877 00:49:46,163 --> 00:49:49,603 So this was a large benchmark in ballooning history. 878 00:49:49,605 --> 00:49:54,061 Unfortunately this same year, Pilatre de Rozier 879 00:49:54,063 --> 00:49:57,697 was killed in his attempt at crossing the channel. 880 00:49:57,699 --> 00:50:02,077 His balloon exploded half an hour after takeoff. 881 00:50:02,079 --> 00:50:06,448 Due to the experimental design of using a hydrogen balloon 882 00:50:06,450 --> 00:50:08,520 and hot air balloon tied together. 883 00:50:08,522 --> 00:50:10,918 Blasting engines, that's too bad. 884 00:50:10,920 --> 00:50:15,708 The word pilot is derived from Pilatre, 885 00:50:15,710 --> 00:50:18,667 named after Pilatre de Rozier, the first person 886 00:50:18,669 --> 00:50:21,461 to command an areal vehicle. 887 00:50:21,463 --> 00:50:23,597 Very interesting. 888 00:50:23,599 --> 00:50:25,385 What else Willie? 889 00:50:25,387 --> 00:50:29,715 On January 7th, 1793, Jean-Pierre Blanchard 890 00:50:29,717 --> 00:50:32,857 set another record and became the first person 891 00:50:32,859 --> 00:50:36,331 to fly a hot air balloon in North America. 892 00:50:36,333 --> 00:50:39,981 George Washington was present to see the balloon launch. 893 00:50:39,983 --> 00:50:42,943 Whoa, fun factoid. 894 00:50:42,945 --> 00:50:46,208 But how did we get from those really slow baskets 895 00:50:46,210 --> 00:50:48,991 to modern hot air balloons with engines? 896 00:50:48,993 --> 00:50:51,475 That's a very good question Vroomer. 897 00:50:51,477 --> 00:50:55,359 Over one hundred years later in August of 1932, 898 00:50:55,361 --> 00:50:58,419 a Swiss scientist named Auguste Piccard 899 00:50:58,421 --> 00:51:00,977 became the first to achieve 900 00:51:00,979 --> 00:51:03,162 a manned flight to the stratosphere. 901 00:51:03,164 --> 00:51:08,164 He reached a height of 52,498 feet, 902 00:51:08,443 --> 00:51:10,593 setting the new altitude record. 903 00:51:10,595 --> 00:51:14,137 Over the next couple of years, altitude records continued 904 00:51:14,139 --> 00:51:17,607 to be set and broken every couple of months. 905 00:51:17,609 --> 00:51:21,131 The race was on to see who would reach the highest point. 906 00:51:21,133 --> 00:51:24,413 This was the turning point in hot air ballooning. 907 00:51:24,415 --> 00:51:26,071 Woohoo. 908 00:51:26,073 --> 00:51:27,958 So who is the father 909 00:51:27,960 --> 00:51:30,468 of modern hot air ballooning Willie Widget? 910 00:51:30,470 --> 00:51:32,979 Ed Yost is credited with developing the modern, 911 00:51:32,981 --> 00:51:35,833 propane burning hot air balloon. 912 00:51:35,835 --> 00:51:38,578 His development work was conducted under 913 00:51:38,580 --> 00:51:41,807 a US military contract, in October 1955, 914 00:51:41,809 --> 00:51:43,676 Ed flew his first prototype 915 00:51:43,678 --> 00:51:47,408 of a kerosene powered tethered balloon. 916 00:51:47,410 --> 00:51:49,555 This balloon, which was made up of plastic film 917 00:51:49,557 --> 00:51:53,555 had several problems which he worked on until October, 918 00:51:53,557 --> 00:51:55,636 when he made his first free flight 919 00:51:55,638 --> 00:51:59,311 in a propane powered hot air balloon from Bruning, Nebraska. 920 00:51:59,313 --> 00:52:02,178 This first flight is reported to have lasted 921 00:52:02,180 --> 00:52:04,526 for one hour and 35 minutes. 922 00:52:04,528 --> 00:52:08,254 Ed continued to refine his design, and in 1963, 923 00:52:08,256 --> 00:52:10,329 made the first crossing 924 00:52:10,331 --> 00:52:13,295 of the english channel in a hot air balloon. 925 00:52:13,297 --> 00:52:16,027 GUMDROP: Whoa, very daring. 926 00:52:16,029 --> 00:52:19,134 Who won the Atlantic challenge Willie? 927 00:52:19,136 --> 00:52:21,117 Excellent question Vroomer. 928 00:52:21,119 --> 00:52:25,171 In 1978, the Double Eagle 2 became the first balloon 929 00:52:25,173 --> 00:52:28,831 to cross the atlantic, another major benchmark 930 00:52:28,833 --> 00:52:30,607 in the history of ballooning. 931 00:52:30,609 --> 00:52:32,835 After many unsuccessful attempts, 932 00:52:32,837 --> 00:52:35,787 the expensive ocean was finally crossed 933 00:52:35,789 --> 00:52:39,191 by a helium filled model, carrying three passengers. 934 00:52:39,193 --> 00:52:43,335 Ben Abruzzo, Maxie Anderson and Larry Newman. 935 00:52:43,337 --> 00:52:48,337 They set a new flight duration time of 137 hours. 936 00:52:48,455 --> 00:52:50,677 That's nearly six days. 937 00:52:50,679 --> 00:52:53,705 Who won the pacific challenge Willie? 938 00:52:53,707 --> 00:52:55,656 Very good question Vroomer, 939 00:52:55,658 --> 00:52:57,596 I see you are paying attention. 940 00:52:57,598 --> 00:53:00,647 The first pacific crossing was achieved in 1981. 941 00:53:00,649 --> 00:53:05,649 The Double Eagle 5, launched from Japan on November 10th 942 00:53:06,509 --> 00:53:09,129 and landed 84 hours later 943 00:53:09,131 --> 00:53:12,175 in Mendocino National Forest, California. 944 00:53:12,177 --> 00:53:17,177 The four pilots set a new distance record of 5,678 miles. 945 00:53:17,459 --> 00:53:22,459 In 1984, captain Jo Kittinger flew 3,535 miles 946 00:53:22,705 --> 00:53:26,908 on the first solo transatlantic balloon fight, 947 00:53:26,910 --> 00:53:29,305 setting yet another record. 948 00:53:29,307 --> 00:53:32,288 Who holds the record for highest solo flight 949 00:53:32,290 --> 00:53:33,718 in a hot air balloon? 950 00:53:33,720 --> 00:53:36,833 In 1988, Per Lindstrand set the record 951 00:53:36,835 --> 00:53:40,849 for highest solo flight ever recorded in a hot air balloon. 952 00:53:40,851 --> 00:53:43,710 65,000 feet. 953 00:53:43,712 --> 00:53:47,071 Whoa, how does the hot air balloon work? 954 00:53:47,073 --> 00:53:49,343 The basis of how the balloon works is that 955 00:53:49,345 --> 00:53:52,088 warmer air rises in cooler air. 956 00:53:52,090 --> 00:53:55,827 This is because hot air is lighter than cool air 957 00:53:55,829 --> 00:53:59,259 as it has less mass per unit of volume. 958 00:53:59,261 --> 00:54:03,651 Mass can be defined by the measure of how much matter 959 00:54:03,653 --> 00:54:07,547 something contains, the actual balloon has to be 960 00:54:07,549 --> 00:54:12,549 so large because it takes such a large amount of heated air 961 00:54:12,793 --> 00:54:14,761 to lift it off the ground. 962 00:54:14,763 --> 00:54:18,395 For example, to lift 1,000 pounds worth of weight, 963 00:54:18,397 --> 00:54:23,397 you would need almost 65,000 cubic feet of heating air. 964 00:54:24,305 --> 00:54:26,699 To help keep the balloon in the air and rising, 965 00:54:26,701 --> 00:54:31,554 hot air needs to be prepare upwards into the envelope 966 00:54:31,556 --> 00:54:33,217 using the burner. 967 00:54:33,219 --> 00:54:34,052 Whoa. 968 00:54:35,283 --> 00:54:37,773 Tooting turbines, that's incredible. 969 00:54:39,440 --> 00:54:42,278 A hot air balloon is made up of three main parts. 970 00:54:42,280 --> 00:54:45,055 The envelope, which is the actual fabric balloon 971 00:54:45,057 --> 00:54:48,808 which holds the air, the burner, which is the unit 972 00:54:48,810 --> 00:54:51,452 which propels the heat up inside the envelope, 973 00:54:51,454 --> 00:54:54,404 and the basket, which is where the passengers 974 00:54:54,406 --> 00:54:56,924 and pilots stand during the flight. 975 00:54:56,926 --> 00:54:57,759 Weehee. 976 00:54:59,159 --> 00:55:03,030 The burner of a hot air balloon uses propane gas 977 00:55:03,032 --> 00:55:06,938 to heat up the air in the envelope, moving the balloon 978 00:55:06,940 --> 00:55:11,494 off the ground and into the air, the pilot must keep 979 00:55:11,496 --> 00:55:15,248 firing the burner at regular intervals throughout the flight 980 00:55:15,250 --> 00:55:17,786 to ensure that the balloon remains stable. 981 00:55:17,788 --> 00:55:21,692 Naturally, the hot air will not escape from the hole 982 00:55:21,694 --> 00:55:25,216 at the very bottom of the envelope, as, firstly, 983 00:55:25,218 --> 00:55:30,218 hot air rises and secondly, the buoyancy keeps it moving up. 984 00:55:31,180 --> 00:55:32,888 Cool skies. 985 00:55:32,890 --> 00:55:36,278 In 1784, Miss Thible was the first woman 986 00:55:36,280 --> 00:55:38,596 to ever fly in a hot air balloon. 987 00:55:38,598 --> 00:55:41,668 Who completed the first 'round the world flight 988 00:55:41,670 --> 00:55:44,428 in a hot air balloon and in what year? 989 00:55:44,430 --> 00:55:47,331 Bertrand Picard and Brian Jones set the world record 990 00:55:47,333 --> 00:55:50,728 for the first around the world flight in a hot air balloon 991 00:55:50,730 --> 00:55:55,396 in 1999, starting from Switzerland and landing in Africa, 992 00:55:55,398 --> 00:56:00,398 they also set new distance records, flying for 19 days, 993 00:56:00,508 --> 00:56:04,180 21 hours and 55 minutes. 994 00:56:04,182 --> 00:56:06,336 Hey Gumdrop, I think we just found out 995 00:56:06,338 --> 00:56:09,280 the answer to Commander Airhead's Who Flew question. 996 00:56:09,282 --> 00:56:12,229 You are right Vroomer, Bertrand Picard 997 00:56:12,231 --> 00:56:14,998 and Brian Jones hold the world record 998 00:56:15,000 --> 00:56:17,662 for the first around the world flight in a hot air balloon. 999 00:56:17,664 --> 00:56:20,296 Congratulations on finding the answer 1000 00:56:20,298 --> 00:56:23,370 to this mission's Who Flew question winged scouts, 1001 00:56:23,372 --> 00:56:27,048 Commander Airhead will be proud of you. 1002 00:56:27,050 --> 00:56:30,023 No pistons about it. 1003 00:56:33,134 --> 00:56:36,584 (VICTORIOUS MUSIC) 1004 00:56:36,586 --> 00:56:39,764 Fantastic work winged scouts. 1005 00:56:39,766 --> 00:56:42,866 Your mission was a great success. 1006 00:56:42,868 --> 00:56:45,686 You've both far exceeded my expectations 1007 00:56:45,688 --> 00:56:49,494 with these missions, genius lads. 1008 00:56:49,496 --> 00:56:52,579 (REVVING) awesome. 1009 00:56:55,428 --> 00:56:58,074 Say, were you able to find the answer 1010 00:56:58,076 --> 00:57:01,230 to this mission's Who Flew question? 1011 00:57:01,232 --> 00:57:03,722 Yes Commander Airhead, we sure did. 1012 00:57:03,724 --> 00:57:06,246 Bertrand Picard and Brian Jones 1013 00:57:06,248 --> 00:57:08,714 hold the world record for the first 1014 00:57:08,716 --> 00:57:10,938 around the world flight in a hot air balloon. 1015 00:57:10,940 --> 00:57:14,480 Bertrand Picard and Brian Jones set the world record 1016 00:57:14,482 --> 00:57:16,364 for the first around the world flight 1017 00:57:16,366 --> 00:57:20,426 in a hot air balloon in 1999, starting from Switzerland 1018 00:57:20,428 --> 00:57:23,404 and landing in Africa, they also set new distance records 1019 00:57:23,406 --> 00:57:28,378 flying for 19 days, 21 hours and 55 minutes. 1020 00:57:28,380 --> 00:57:32,962 That's great, good job winged scouts. 1021 00:57:32,964 --> 00:57:36,010 What's our next mission Commander Airhead? 1022 00:57:36,012 --> 00:57:41,012 Your next mission is going to be your most incredible yet 1023 00:57:41,326 --> 00:57:44,072 we want you to learn about helicopters. 1024 00:57:44,074 --> 00:57:49,069 Helicopters, wow, cool. 1025 00:57:49,071 --> 00:57:52,582 For all the bumpy flights, can't wait to get started. 1026 00:57:52,584 --> 00:57:56,512 Yay, winged scouts ready to fly Commander Airhead. 1027 00:57:56,514 --> 00:57:58,298 Winged scouts. 1028 00:57:58,300 --> 00:58:00,467 (REVVING) 1029 00:58:04,555 --> 00:58:06,178 Hurray. 1030 00:58:06,180 --> 00:58:09,673 I knew a helicopter once, he was kind of flighty. 1031 00:58:09,675 --> 00:58:12,325 (LAUGHING) 1032 00:58:12,327 --> 00:58:16,227 COMMANDER AIRHEAD: Flighty he said. 1033 00:58:16,229 --> 00:58:18,479 YoubetCash.vip Agen Judi Online Aman & Terpercaya 1034 00:58:20,735 --> 00:58:23,318 Bonus Cashback Bola 6% Bonus Rollingan 0,80% 1035 00:58:23,320 --> 00:58:28,320 Welcome Bonus Rp 25.000 Extra Bonus Tambahan Withdraw Rp 2.000.000