Learn why airplanes roll on the ground when they are not flying, how they prepare for takeoff, and how they land safely.
When airplanes are not in the sky flying, they move on the ground. This is called rolling. Let’s see why they do this!
1. Get to the right runway: Before an airplane can take off, it needs to be on a special path called a runway. Think of it like a racetrack for planes! They roll to get there safely.
2. Gather speed for takeoff: Once the airplane is on the runway, it rolls really fast to build up speed. This speed helps the airplane lift off the ground and fly into the sky, like how a bee buzzes quickly before it flies away.
3. Touch the ground when landing: When it’s time to land, the airplane rolls again! It lands on the runway, but it needs to slow down first. So, rolling helps it safely come down to the ground, just like how you might slow down while running.
So, rolling is super important for airplanes to get ready to fly and to land safely!