Boy's Quest articles from August 2001

Boy's Quest archives from August 2001

Grandpa in Space.(John Herschel Glenn, Jr.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Can you imagine seeing your grandpa flying around in space? Not many of us can, but one grandpa joined the crew of the Discovery Orbiter which was launched October 29, 1998. John Herschel Glenn, Jr., 77 years old, is the oldest American...

If I Were an Astronaut.(Poem)
August 1, 2001... If I were an astronaut, I'd take off in my ship And head straight for the moon, The first stop on my trip. I would salute our great flag That still stands on the moon And lift up my voice In an American tune. ...

A One-Paper Kite Flight.
August 1, 2001... People love to make things that fly. Long before airplanes and balloons, people learned to make and fly kites. Even ancient Egyptian pictures show people flying kites. Scientists use kites too. Benjamin Franklin flew a kite during a...

WHEN SHEEP FLY.(Etienne and Joseph Montgolfier and the hot air balloon)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Have you heard the expression, "When pigs fly?" It is sometimes used as a colorful way of saying, "Never." As far as anyone knows, no pig has ever flown, and none is likely to ever fly. In September of 1783, however, a sheep did fly. This...

The Great Aviation COMMUNICATOR.(Octave Chanute)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Wilbur and Orville Wright were not the first to fly. They weren't even the first to try. However, their place in history is secure. They succeeded where others before them had failed. They added power and control to flight. But who came before...

Flying High.(Jeff Reed)(Brief Article)(Interview)
August 1, 2001... Reaching Your Dream Ever since Jeff Reed was four years old he has dreamed about flying. He built model airplanes, imagined himself whizzing over mountain tops in his fighter or floating in outer space. "I remember when I was about four or...

How Many Types of Aircrafts Are There?(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Two hundred? More? Two thousand? Watch out! It's a trick question. Actually there are only two! Heavier-than-air aircraft and lighter-than-air aircraft. In the first group are all the aircraft we know so well: airliners, fighters,...

PAL'S Post Office.
August 1, 2001... Dear Pal, I love to ride my scooter for fun. I have six pets. (Four of them are my big sister Gabrielle's.) My favorite animal is a cow. My favorite food is noodles. I love BOYS' QUEST! I was seven years old in March. Keep up the good...

Fred's World Flying.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... We had a big problem on our hands. Lisa wanted to fly to California for a wedding and wanted to take me with her. I wanted to go too since I don't like being away from Lisa. The problem was the airlines wanted to put me in the back of the...

STOP THAT AIRLINER!(mechanics of how planes land)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Have you ever watched an airliner landing? The engines are quiet as the pilot glides towards the airport. They roar back to life the moment the wheels touch the runway! You'd think the pilot has decided to take off again. Yet the louder the...

A High-Flying Collection.(collecting flight memorabilia)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Airplanes are landing. People are rushing. What can you collect at an airport? Plenty! If you're looking for airport souvenirs, start at the gift shop. You might find pencils, postcards, magnets, and key chains that display the name...

The Big Blast Off!(computer program, rocket propulsion)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... "Matt, you've done it! You've found the best chemicals for the new liquid propulsion rocket!" You too can find out which chemicals Matt used in the rocket by typing in this computer program and experimenting with some chemicals. To make...

To Rido the Spirit of Akron.(trip on a blimp)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Imagine flying like the birds, swaying and soaring, dipping and gliding, then gently touching down to the ground, safe and sound. Well, not long ago, our family had a chance to do just that! We were invited to ride aboard the Spirit of Akron,...

Gut Ready for Takeoff.(paper airplanes)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... BUILD PAPER AIRPLANES THAT WILL REALLY SOAR! Here's your chance to really fly! Read on to find out how to make three different types of planes. Which one will fly the farthest? For paper airplanes, you'll need: * 8 1/2 x 11 white...

I've Got Your Number.(math trick)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2001... Try this on your friends! They may do this on paper or in their heads. Tell them to: l. Pick a number from 1 to 100. 2. Double that number. 3. Add 8. 4. Divide by 2. 5. Subtract your original number. 6....