Superwheels & thrill sports

An introduction to local and cross-country flight in gliders, including theories of weather, aerodynamics, and pilot technique.

A survey of available component car kits used to transform certain small car chassis into replicas of more elaborate cars.

Surveys the history of ballooning, explains how hot air and gas balloons work, and describes races, rallies, and a typical ride in a balloon.

Traces the history of helicopters and discusses the many models and uses of this versatile flying machine which can take off and land vertically, hover in mid-air, and fly backwards and sideways.

Describes a variety of airplanes invented through the years with unusual shapes and wing arrangements and run with human or solar power.

Traces the history of air-speed records from Santos Dumont's first official record in 1906 to the records broken by modern-day, supersonic aircraft.

Discusses the history, types, and construction of flying-model airplanes. Also describes sport and contest flying of radio-controlled and control-line models.

Describes the various kinds of trucks produced between 1900 and the 1940s and mentions the hobby of collecting and restoring old trucks.

Explains how to choose a car for restoration, and how to dismantle, reassemble, and show the automobile. Includes a section on restoration as a career.

Describes various aspects of bicycle motocross racing including the history of the sport, the equipment, tracks, rules, safety, tactics, and the racing organizations.