Ever since the first powered flight was made at Kitty Hawk, the next goal was to conquer the speed of sound. At first, test flights were discouraging; however, after the first successful supersonic flight was completed, engineers began asking a myriad of questions.

What were the scientific explanations for the phenomena that they had witnessed? Could man travel even faster, many times the speed of sound?

• Phenomena - Learn about the seemingly unexplainable occurrences in supersonic flight.
• Hypersonic Effects - Explore the different effects planes experience at speeds above Mach 5.

Now begin your exploration of supersonic flight.