1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:08,120 Hi, welcome to NASA Connect, the show that connects you to math, science, technology, 2 00:00:08,120 --> 00:00:09,120 and NASA. 3 00:00:09,120 --> 00:00:14,680 I'm Dan Jerome, and today I'm at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. 4 00:00:14,680 --> 00:00:16,840 Over my shoulder is the Wright Flyer. 5 00:00:16,840 --> 00:00:20,200 This is the first manned airplane to fly under its own power. 6 00:00:20,200 --> 00:00:22,320 It was built by the Wright brothers. 7 00:00:22,320 --> 00:00:26,080 This is the Bell X-1, the first plane to break the sound barrier. 8 00:00:26,080 --> 00:00:28,040 Notice how sleek its shape is. 9 00:00:28,040 --> 00:00:30,400 And this is the X-15. 10 00:00:30,400 --> 00:00:32,720 It's the first airplane to fly into space. 11 00:00:32,720 --> 00:00:35,840 Notice how closely shaped it is to a rocket. 12 00:00:35,840 --> 00:00:37,360 There are tons of planes here. 13 00:00:37,360 --> 00:00:38,360 Let's take a look. 14 00:00:38,360 --> 00:01:07,360 This is the Bell X-1, the first manned airplane to fly under its own power. 15 00:01:07,360 --> 00:01:12,880 Now, before we continue our show, there are a few things you and your teacher need to 16 00:01:12,880 --> 00:01:13,880 know. 17 00:01:13,880 --> 00:01:17,840 First, teachers, make sure you have the lesson guide for today's program. 18 00:01:17,840 --> 00:01:20,480 It can be downloaded from our NASA Connect website. 19 00:01:20,480 --> 00:01:25,840 In it, you'll find a great math-based, hands-on activity, and a description of our instructional 20 00:01:25,840 --> 00:01:27,440 technology components. 21 00:01:27,440 --> 00:01:31,840 Kids, you'll want to keep your eyes on Norbert, because every time he appears with questions 22 00:01:31,840 --> 00:01:36,440 like this, have your cue cards from the lesson guide and your brain ready to answer the questions 23 00:01:36,440 --> 00:01:37,440 he gives you. 24 00:01:37,440 --> 00:01:42,240 Oh, and teachers, if you're watching a taped version of this program, every time you see 25 00:01:42,240 --> 00:01:46,720 Norbert with a remote, that's your cue to pause the videotape and discuss the cue card 26 00:01:46,720 --> 00:01:47,720 questions. 27 00:01:47,720 --> 00:01:50,520 Today's show is about the future of flight. 28 00:01:50,520 --> 00:01:54,200 But before we talk about the future, what is commercial flight like today? 29 00:01:54,200 --> 00:01:58,200 And what current technologies are being used by pilots? 30 00:01:58,200 --> 00:02:04,320 Hi, I'm Connie Tobias, and I'm a pilot with U.S. Airways. 31 00:02:04,320 --> 00:02:09,000 This modern Airbus aircraft gives us the tools we need to navigate safely and efficiently 32 00:02:09,000 --> 00:02:13,480 through today's complex air traffic control system. 33 00:02:13,480 --> 00:02:17,840 The Airbus aircraft has an array of computer screens that give the pilot information about 34 00:02:17,840 --> 00:02:23,560 performance, navigation, weather, and the location of other aircraft in our airspace. 35 00:02:23,560 --> 00:02:27,760 About 10 years from now, over 3 million people will be flying every day. 36 00:02:27,760 --> 00:02:30,800 That's about 1 million more than today. 37 00:02:30,800 --> 00:02:35,800 Updated computer technology and faster aircraft will be needed to deal with this increase 38 00:02:35,800 --> 00:02:38,480 and to reduce the travel time between destinations.