JETS - Jet Studies Enriched with Technology Systems

Tom Benson - Engine Systems Technology Branch

Tom Benson visits Fairfield Middle School to discuss aeronautics to an 8th grade Honor's class. The class is currently covering topics on flight and propulsion, thanks to a grant from Verizon. Experience the lessons on-line by viewing the videos below.

	Tom Benson the Flight Jedi Master!
Lift is related to velocity, density and area.		Flight Ceiling limits the altitude a plane can fly to.
	Tom demonstrates the way a plane turns.
The rudder stabalizes the plane.		Don't get your hand cut-off when doing wind tunnel tests in a car!!!

Video Gallery:

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Please email david.a.mazza@grc.nasa.gov for accessible version of videos.

Lift Video
Wing Video
Rudder Video
Turboprop Video

JET Engine Activity Grades 5 - 8