Monday, February 6, 2012

Building a Wright Model D

There is a lot of Knack-like activity in this project. I think you guys will like this show. I'm not sure the Hulu link will work outside the U.S.

http://www.hulu.com/watch/23333/nova-wright-brothers%E2%80%99-flying-machine


There is also a lot of good background info here:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/wright/


And as long as we're talking about Knack-related aviation, here's a great article about an avionics engineer who has made a big difference in the world:

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017426408_bateman05.html

Our book: "SolderSmoke -- Global Adventures in Wireless Electronics"http://soldersmoke.com/book.htmOur coffee mugs, T-Shirts, bumper stickers: http://www.cafepress.com/SolderSmokeOur Book Store: http://astore.amazon.com/contracross-20

3 comments:

  1. You coined a new word and didn't even realize it! "Knacktivity" Any Knack-like activity.

    73.......Steve Smith WB6TNL
    "Snort Rosin"

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  2. yep Hulu link no good outside US

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  3. Nor in neighbour XE...looks very cool, though!

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