This episode moves away from the focus of earlier seasons of larger projects that require hundreds of volunteers to complete and more on the science of flight and the obstacles that need to be overcome to get a glider to fly 22 miles across the English Channel. Using classic model airplane designs James explores the use of several wing types and weight the pros and cons of each before settling on his final choice, the plane is then built and tested, the use of wind tunnel data is evaluated and factored into the final design. Politics and weather change the destination from France to Wales and then again to a small island off the English coast. Great use of on board, air and surface based cameras follow the action from launch to landing. You can't help but learn something from this episode. Recommend
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