Airships offered the first way to navigate while in the air. These powered, lighter-than-air craft can be controlled, unlike balloons that go wherever the wind blows. For a time, airships were considered a serious rival to the new airplanes.
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Airships offered the first way to navigate while in the air. These powered, lighter-than-air craft can be controlled, unlike balloons that go wherever the wind blows. For a time, airships were considered a serious rival to the new airplanes.
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Have you ever wondered how important people get to where they are? National Naval Aviation Museum director, Captain Sterling Gilliam, shares his path in this segment brought to you by STEM in 30.
Commander Ray Stromberger talks about the path that led him to becoming the navigator aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Learn about National Air and Space Museum Deputy Director Chris Browne's path through naval aviation.
Commander Ray Stromberger talks about the path that led him to becoming the navigator aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Learn about the history and dynamics of hot-air balloons.
Helium and hot–air balloons float in air, but how? Is floating a type of flying?
