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 Infographics
are a big thing (literally) in the business and science world. Well-done infographics
typically have the form of a high aspect ratio drawing that presents a detailed timeline or process flow of events
or concepts. The progress can run top to bottom or bottom to top, depending on the creator's intentions. This particular
infographic, produced by the BBC's 'Great
Turning Points' series, outlines the major milestones in development of flying machines beginning with the
Wright Flyer
in 1903 and progressing through both manned and unmanned airplanes up through the U.S. Air Force's
X-47B in 2014. Four categories
of 'milestone moments' are included: pioneering designs (e.g., Douglas DC-3), wings
of war (e.g., Northrop B-2 bomber), record breakers (e.g., Bell
X-1), and globe shrinkers (e.g., Boeing 707). It would make a nice poster for
the wall of your hobby area or, if you're one of the fortunate, the hanger for your airplane.
Posted January 24, 2015
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