1 Season
1 Episode
The Secret of Flight - Season 1 Episode 13 Modern Problems of Flight
Discusses new aerodynamic problems caused by high speed flight. Explains the different flow regions corresponding to the subsonic, transonic, and supersonic velocities. Demonstrates the generation of shock waves in supersonic flow. Shows filmed sequences of supersonic flow configurations. Points out and demonstrates the basic concept of the newest development in wingless aircraft, the Aerodyne.
- Year: 1959
- Country: United States of America
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: PBS
- Keyword: educational, historical documentary
- Director: Sam Becker
- Cast: Alexander Lippisch