Podcasts by Amys Aviation: Kids Guide to Airplanes
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Connecting Communities (Isle of Wight) from 2017-08-28T11:00
Planes landing on beaches isn't your ordinary sight but in some rural communities around the UK, they do just that! On the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and the Isles of Scilly, planes l...
ListenAirbus Defence and Space (Stevenage) from 2017-08-28T11:00
Airbus makes a massive variety of aircraft, using the very latest and newest technology and materials to create the most efficient craft possible. In fact, in Stevenage they’re aiming just...
ListenAir Traffic Controllers (Fareham) from 2017-08-28T11:00
The National Air Traffic Service use the latest tech like radar and satellites to track the positions of all the planes flying in the UK airspace. Controllers also talk to pilots on the rad...
ListenAirships, Zeppelins and Hot Air Balloons (Bedford) from 2017-08-28T11:00
RAF Cardington, an air force base with a long and varied history associated with airships and balloons, is based in Bedford.
They used to build barrage balloons. Today, Cardington i...
ListenHelicopters (Yeovil) from 2017-08-28T11:00
Yeovil is home to Royal Naval Air Station, Yeovilton. That's where the Fleet Air Arm – the aircraft that belong to the Royal Navy - live!
RAF Jets (Lossiemouth) from 2017-08-21T11:00
RAF Lossiemouth can be found on the eastern coast of Scotland. It’s been home to aircraft for nearly 80 years!
ListenRolls Royce (Derby) from 2017-08-21T11:00
Rolls-Royce isn't just a luxury car! Actually, there are two Rolls-Royce companies – one makes cars, the other has something to do with planes! Today, Amy Aviation visits Derby, home ...
ListenBombardier (Belfast) from 2017-08-21T11:00
Bombardier is an enormous international aerospace business that designs and manufactures innovative aviation products! Amy Aviation is in Belfast, the UK home of the company.
Concorde (Bristol) from 2017-08-21T11:00
Concorde, the world famous aircraft made in Bristol. That's what Amy is finding out about today!
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ListenSatellites (Guildford) from 2017-08-21T11:00
Surrey Satellite Technology Limited are experts in satellite technology! Aeronautics isn’t just about planes – it’s about anything in the air and that includes space!
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ListenBAE Systems (Preston) from 2017-08-15T11:30
Red Arrows, the Eurofighter Typhoon, and the Hawk. BAE Systems design and manufactures aircraft for customers around the world.
ListenDe Havilland Comet and Airbus Wings (Broughton) from 2017-08-15T11:30
De Havilland’s Comet is the world's first commercial airliner. When it took to the air in 1952, it helped thousands of people experience air travel for the first time.
Aerospace Technology (Farnborough) from 2017-08-15T11:30
Farnborough is home to one of the biggest air events in the world – the famous Farnborough Air show! Maybe you’ve been to it yourself?
All About Amy Johnson (Hull) from 2017-08-15T11:30
Hull is home to Amy Johnson, the world's most famous female flier!
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<... ListenRoyal Aeronautical Society and the CAA (London) from 2017-08-15T11:30
London's been at the heart of aviation for well over a hundred years. Even before powered aeroplanes, London played host to hot air balloons and airships. Find out how it all began...
Zoom's Fast Files- Baggage Carousel from 2016-07-13T15:40:53
In this episode Zoom takes us to the baggage carousel. He teaches us all about how the carousel works.
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ListenZoom's Fast Files- Gates and Airbridges from 2016-07-13T15:40:24
In this episode Zoom checks out the gates in the Airport. He tells us what they are like and what we have to do when we go to them. He then looks at the Airbridges and tells us what they are and...
ListenZoom's Fast Files- Flight Display from 2016-07-13T15:39:53
In this episode Zoom tells us what the big screens in the terminals show us.
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ListenZoom's Fast File- Security from 2016-07-13T15:35:22
In this episode Zoom takes us to the security gate and tells us what to expect when we go there.
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ListenZoom's Fast Files- Passports from 2016-07-13T15:34:50
In this episode Zoom tells all you need to know about your passport.
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ListenZoom's Fast File- Baggage from 2016-07-13T15:34:23
In this episode Zoom tells us how the airport looks after all of our bags and how you can spot your bag faster than anyone else.
ListenZoom's Fast File- Flight Numbers from 2016-07-13T15:33:59
In this episode Zoom tells us what the numbers on your aeroplane ticket mean. This is good to know for when you go to the airport with your family.
Zoom's Fast File - AirRail Link from 2016-07-13T14:42:08
In this episode Zoom explores Birmingham Airport's AirRail Link. He tells us how it works, what it does and where it goes.
ListenSafety At The Airport (Behind The Scenes at the Airport) from 2015-08-15T14:44:58
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ListenBaggage Travel (Behind The Scenes at the Airport) from 2015-08-15T14:44:58
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ListenBehind The Scenes at the Airport- Smooth Operations from 2015-08-15T14:44:58
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ListenAirport Control Towers (Behind The Scenes at the Airport) from 2015-08-15T14:44:58
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ListenLeave Your Marrow At Home (Behind The Scenes at the Airport) from 2015-08-15T14:44:58
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ListenTurn Around Countdown (Behind The Scenes at the Airport) from 2015-08-15T14:44:58
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ListenHow Planes Have Changed from 2014-07-08T15:44
Episode 6: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. It’s the last in the series and Amy takes a look at how planes...
ListenA Day In The Life Of A Pilot from 2014-07-08T15:42
Episode 5: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. In this episode Amy learns what it takes to be a pilot and everythin...
ListenGetting Ready To Fly from 2014-07-08T15:40
Episode 4: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. Amy takes a look at everything that needs to be done before a plane ...
ListenInside a Plane's Cockpit from 2014-07-08T15:38
Episode 3: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. Take a look inside the cockpit of an airplane with Amy!
All about Satellites from 2014-07-08T15:36
Episode 2: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. In this episode Amy learns all about satellites!
All about Air Shows from 2014-07-08T15:32
Episode 1: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. In the first episode of a brand new series Amy learns all about goin...
ListenPilots vs. Astronauts from 2012-12-18T18:00
Episode 12: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. In the last in the series Amy talks about all the many jobs that pi...
ListenA World Without Planes from 2012-12-17T18:00
Episode 11: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. Amy is thinking about a world without planes- things like travel fo...
ListenAll about Virgin Galactic from 2012-12-14T18:00
Episode 10: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. Amy talks about space in this episode and how rockets get into spac...
ListenAlternative Fuels and Technology from 2012-12-13T18:00
Episode 9: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. Planes use up loads of petrol so Amy talks about all the discoveries...
ListenJet Engines from 2012-12-12T18:00
Episode 8: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. Ever wondered what keeps planes in the air? Amy explains all about J...
ListenHow do Propellers work? from 2012-12-11T18:00
Episode 7: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. Ever wondered why planes have propeller’s and what they do? Am...
ListenMechanical Flying vs Fly By Wire from 2012-12-10T18:00
Episode 6: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. Find out all about flying a plane and Amy explains the difference be...
ListenComposites and Technology from 2012-12-07T18:00
Episode 5: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. Amy explains what composites are and how planes are made to be reall...
ListenDelta Wings and Stealthy Shapes from 2012-12-06T18:00
Episode 4: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. In this episode Amy explains what a delta wing is and how different ...
ListenMetal Frame Planes from 2012-11-05T18:00
Episode 3: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. Ever wanted to know what planes are made of? Amy explains how metal ...
ListenWood Frame Planes from 2012-11-05T10:00
Episode 2: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. In the old days planes had to be made from wood, hear how planes ove...
ListenPaper Planes from 2012-11-04T18:00
Episode 1: Meet Amy, she loves planes and aviation. Listen to find out all about different kinds of planes and how they work. In this episode Amy explains how paper planes stay in the air.