Fly Like a Bird! A Wind-Walking Airplane Adventure
In Fly Like a Bird! A Wind-Walking Airplane Adventure, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb explores a wind-walking airplane that can do incredible flips and tricks while someone rides up top! This biplane has a rig on the top wing where a person can sit or stand, feeling like they’re flying in the open air. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
Lesson Express
Q: Why might someone want to ride on top of the plane during a flight instead of just sitting inside?
A: Riding on top gives people a chance to feel like they’re flying in the open air and lets them experience the excitement of doing tricks high up! It’s a special way to see the world from above and feel more connected to the sky.
Q: How do the ailerons and propeller help the plane do tricks, like flying upside down?
A: The propeller pushes the plane forward, and the ailerons on the wings help it tilt from side to side. By using these parts together, the pilot can make the plane do exciting flips, rolls, and turns!
Q: What might be some challenges of riding on top of a plane compared with sitting inside, and why do you think people still choose to do it?
A: It could be windy, cold, and a bit scary to be on top of a plane, but some people love the thrill and freedom of being outside and up high! It’s an adventure that not everyone gets to try, so it feels special and exciting to those who enjoy it.