Sun-powered flight: How gliders work
Talk
Professor Emeritus Andy Marvin, Department of Electronic Engineering
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Event date
Thursday 9 January 2020, 7.30pm to 8.30pm
Location
Room P/L/001, School of Physics, Engineering and Technology Building, Campus West, University of York (Map)
Audience
Open to alumni, staff, students, the public
Admission
Free admission, booking not required
Event details
York Society of Engineers Lecture
The lecture will start with acknowledging the contribution of Sir George Cayley to the development of modern aviation and in particular gliding. The principles of glider flight will be described including how they fly, how they are controlled and how they use the sun’s energy to stay airborne. The lecture will be illustrated with a series of in-flight video clips.
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Venue details
Wheelchair accessible
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