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!
The World’s Smallest Personal Helicopter – Thank You, Science!
Do you ever get tired of crowded sidewalks and streets? How about flying home on your own personal helicopter? Check out this invention from Japan.