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Description: Public television program NOVA tells the story of the Concorde and other innovative aircraft.
Can engineers silence the sonic boom, paving the way for next-generation supersonic planes? Retired captain Brian Calvert reminisces about the joys of piloting Concorde. On this detailed cross section, examine the features that enabled it to fly faster than sound.
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Page title:NOVA | Supersonic Dream | PBS
Keywords:Air France, airplane, aviation, Brian Calvert, British Airways, Concorde, engineering, fast, flight, history, innovation, Mach 1, pilot, shock wave, sonic boom, sound, speed, supersonic, science, NOVA, education, teacher, resource, classroom, public, television, PBS
Description:In this companion Web site to the NOVA program Supersonic Dream, read an interview with former Concorde pilot Brian Calvert, sneak a peek at the systems inside the aircraft, learn the science behind the sonic boom, and discover other innovative aircraft from the past century.
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