ABSTRACT
Figure 2.9 (Plate V). First Flight - Wright Brothers plane simulation (https://met.open.ac.uk)
Another related example is First Flight (Whalley, 1998) which, through emulations of early experiments in flight, helps in the understanding of the associated physics. A facility to experiment with the design, and flight, of classic planes (Figure 2.9) has educational benefits and, for people unable to build a physical model, it offers an experience that could not otherwise be achieved. Information The Web provides a vast and rich resource of information. However, the quality and relevance of the information varies considerably. There is a range of search engines available together with indexes but these often fall short of identifying a narrow enough selection of sites and specific pages. This is a factor for disabled people using enabling technologies because the techniques associated with them are less efficient than conventional means of accessing a computer.
