The Aeroplane Speaks

"The Aeroplane Speaks" by H. (Horatio) Barber is a unique exploration of aviation, written in the early days of flight. The book explains the workings of an aeroplane in a simple way through conversations between characters like Lift, Drift, and Efficiency. The story begins at a Royal Flying Corps School for Officers, where basic flying concepts complain about being misconstrued. The principles of flight then explain how they work together, discussing Lift, Thrust, and Drag, and showing how each part is important for flight to happen. The book makes learning about aerodynamics interesting and highlights the careful balance needed in designing and flying airplanes.