Ages 7-9 Video Playlist
Press play on any video below for an up close look at helicopters.
How Helicopters Work
How Does a Helicopter Fly? — Lesics
Explore the science behind how helicopters fly.
How Does A Helicopter Work: Everything You Need To Know About Helicopters — Science ABC
Get an up-close look at helicopters and learn all about how they’re different, and sometimes better, than airplanes.
How Do Helicopters Fly Without Wings? — Seeker
Ever wondered how a helicopter’s rotors work? Watch this video to learn all about how rotors create lift and stabilize a helicopter.
Rotor Science
Helicopters Won’t Just Drop Like A Rock If The Engine Dies — Today I Found Out
Watch this video to see what happens if a helicopter’s engine stops in the middle of a flight.
How Helicopters Work for Beginners — CrazyHeliDude
Learn all about how helicopters work in this introduction to the amazing machine.
Wonderful and Weird Helicopters
Human-Powered Helicopter: Straight Up Difficult — SKUNK BEAR — NPR
Check out this incredible human-powered helicopter designed by a team of engineers.
Model Helicopter Guided by Power of Thought — Nature Newsteam
It’s not science fiction. Engineers and scientists have developed technology that allows people to control vehicles using only their minds. Check it out here!