>> Promo Cat here with a look at the next episode of the "Friday Zone"!

♪ Take a ride ♪ Take a ride, take a ride ♪ ♪ On a paper airplane >> You're going to do the impossible.

You're going to hold this cup upside down, and the water is not going to come out.

>> Why did you want to become a helicopter pilot?

>> I was originally inspired by my grandfather.

>> So check out the next episode of the "Friday Zone" right now!

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Learn more at Indianapublicmedia.org/kidsfund.

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♪ Friday ♪ Friday ♪ The week is done, and it's time for fun ♪ ♪ There's room for everyone ♪ In the "Friday Zone" ♪ So much to see, who will we meet ♪ ♪ It all happens magically ♪ ♪ In the "Friday Zone" ♪ Open your eyes, there's a surprise ♪ ♪ You never know what adventure might arise ♪ ♪ The "Friday Zone" ♪ "Friday Zone" ♪ "Friday Zone" Friday ♪ >> Welcome to the "Friday Zone," everyone.

I'm Maya.

>> And I'm Matt.

>> It's another busy show today, Maya.

>> Yep.

We've got music, crafty crafts, spectacular stunts, stories, and more!

>> A lot more!

>> But first, a song on the "Friday Zone" playlist!

♪ ♪ My sister found a piece of paper so large ♪ ♪ She took it outside ♪ She was in charge ♪ She started folding that thing this way and that ♪ ♪ We couldn't believe, believe our eyes ♪ ♪ We never seen anything quite that size ♪ ♪ My friends and I, we all fit right in ♪ ♪ Take a ride ♪ On a paper airplane ♪ Take a ride ♪ All over the world ♪ A little sister was at the controls ♪ ♪ We shot right up and did a barrel roll ♪ ♪ We were spinning and twirling all around ♪ ♪ We went uuuuupppp ♪ We got dddddown ♪ We got down so low and buzzed everyone on the ground ♪ ♪ Whoa ♪ Take a ride ♪ Take a ride, take a ride ♪ ♪ On a paper airplane ♪ Take a ride ♪ Take a ride, take a ride ♪ ♪ All over the world ♪ Take a ride ♪ All over the world ♪ Take a ride ♪ Take a ride, take a ride ♪ ♪ On a paper airplane ♪ Take a ride ♪ Take a ride, take a ride ♪ ♪ All over the world ♪ Take a ride ♪ All over the world ♪ Over England, the pyramids too ♪ ♪ We headed south to Timbuktu ♪ And then we caught some wind and headed east ♪ ♪ Got a call from ATC ♪ Lunch is ready in your home city ♪ ♪ Take it down for a landing ♪ ♪ And see you inside ♪ Whoa ♪ Take a ride ♪ Take a ride, take a ride ♪ ♪ On a paper airplane ♪ Take a ride ♪ Take a ride, take a ride ♪ ♪ All over the world ♪ Take a ride ♪ All over the world ♪ Take a ride ♪ Take a ride, take a ride ♪ ♪ On a paper airplane ♪ Take a ride ♪ All over the world ♪ All over the world ♪ All over the world Yeah!

♪ >> Hello again, everyone.

I'm your host, Leo D. Cook.

And welcome to "Masterpieces of Children's Literature in Less Than a Minute."

So by now you are probably wondering what I'm doing.

Well, this was supposed to be a battle ax, but the producers were worried I might hurt myself.

That's fine by me, cause you can't eat a battle ax.

Today, we're going to talk about "Beowulf," and it was written by an anonymous person.

Anonymous means unknown.

It was believed to be written between 975 and the year 1025.

That means this is pretty old.

And it's about a warrior named Beowulf.

>> Hey, everybody!

My cousin Beowulf could not be here today because he's out fighting monsters.

My name's Leowulf, and I'm more of a stay-at-home warrior.

So I was asked to tell you all about my brave cousin Beowulf.

My cous' is a totally great leader and super tough.

One day Hrothgar, King of the Danes, got ahold of my cousin Beowulf who was just chilling out in our country of Geats.

You see, a monster named Grendel wrecked Hrothgar's clubhouse, and as you can guess, the king is pretty cheesed.

So then my cousin Beowulf goes into the king's clubhouse and finds Grendel, and gives the monster the old one-two.

So Grendel is now done-zo.

You would think this would be the end of it, but, no!

Grendel's momma hears about this, and she's pretty steamed!

So now my cousin Beowulf has to go deal with her.

Beowulf goes to her secret cave and finds a magic sword and makes Grendel's momma go erp!

The king is so happy with Beowulf that he gives him lots of presents.

So then, my cousin is bored and he heads back home to Geat out of there.

[ Clears throat ] So Beowulf goes back home, becomes a king.

Oh, yeah, and a bunch more stuff happens.

If you want to know more about my cousin Beowulf, I suggest you read it yourself.

You will be glad you did.

I'm Leowulf, and I will see you next time on "Masterpieces of Children's Literature in Less Than a Minute."

♪ In the "Friday Zone" Friday ♪ >> It's time to check out what's next in the "Friday Zone."

>> Hello.

My name is Sam Bartlett, and here's another stunt from the world of stuntology!

All right.

[ Glass breaking ] Phew!

I hope I didn't break anything back there.

This stunt, drink swinging.

Anybody can do this if they do it carefully.

All you need, a cup, some water.

Hey, this has my name on it.

All right.

Take a cup.

Put some water in it.

Don't do it with grape juice, okay?

You're going to do the impossible.

You're going to hold this cup upside down, and the water is not going to come out.

Well, the way to do that, of course, is you've got to do it fast.

So you will hold on to the cup like this, and you're going to go... Wooo!

And there it is.

It's still there.

You can do it that fast.

You can do it faster!

Or you can see how slow you can do it.

Ahhhh!

It doesn't work slow, okay?

You're going to have to do it fast.

>> Go for a spin.

>> In the Fitness Zone!

>> Woo!

♪ >> Hey, everybody, we're at WonderLab today, and we're going to do some aerial arts with Flight Cub Fitness.

Let's go check it out.

Come on, let's go.

♪ >> Hey, everybody, I'm here with Julianna from Flight Club Fitness.

Julianna, can you tell me a little bit about who you guys are.

>> Well, we started out years ago with Bernadette, our first performer.

And now we have a passion for teaching, and we want kids to learn and be excited about fitness, and learning how to use their body to be strong and safe.

>> It looks really hard.

Like, what parts of your body are you normally working on?

>> You use a lot of upper body.

>> Mm-hmm.

>> But the whole body gets a workout, and you have to be tight and look good.

>> Yeah.

I think I'm feeling pretty warm.

Do you think I can try it?

>> You are good to go.

>> Okay.

Guys, I'm going to go try it.

I'm so excited!

♪ >> I'm here with some kids who just tried the silks.

What's your name?

>> My name is Hunter.

>> And how old are you?

>> 10.

>> How do you normally exercise?

>> I usually do jumping jacks or play with the dogs outside, run around, that kind of stuff.

>> So was this, like, a way harder exercise than all those other things?

>> Yeah.

[ Laughter ] >> Okay.

So what do I do first?

>> Okay.

So you want to put this on like a backpack.

>> Okay.

Backpack.

Backpack.

>> And then lean back so this stays low on your back.

>> Lean back, low on my back.

>> Then you want to straddle.

Your legs have to point out here.

>> Okay.

Legs pointing here.

>> And go downside down.

>> Woo!

>> Hands down.

>> Oh, my goodness guys, I'm doing it.

Hi, everybody!

I'm from the "Friday Zone."

♪ >> Woo!

That was awesome!

Thank you so much!

♪ ♪ Friday ♪ ♪ In the "Friday Zone" Friday ♪ >> Brilene and Aviana are here to show us how to make little birds out of clothespins.

We're going to need colored clothespins, feathers, small googly eyes, orange construction paper, scissors and glue.

First, glue some googly eyes on to the top of the clothespin.

While that dries, cut a small triangle out of the orange construction paper.

Glue the triangle on to the clothespin, right under the googly eyes.

Now your bird has a beak.

Finally, glue some feathers on to the back of the clothespin.

Repeat this process using different colors and you will have a whole flock of birds in no time.

♪ In the "Friday Zone" Friday ♪ >> And now a story from the WTIU Kids Writers Contest.

>> Once upon a time in a cold and icy Antarctica, there lived a magical penguin.

He could tell the future!

He could turn himself into a different animal.

But his most special power was flying!

He flew around Antarctica and nobody could hunt him.

He felt like he was special and better than everyone else.

After his adventures, he would return home and brag to the other penguins.

Once he turned himself into a snake and slithered across the Sahara.

Another time, he turned himself into a boy and went to Disney World.

Soon, he started to get lonely.

He became worried about the other penguins being hunted.

He didn't feel better than them, and realized that having his friends and his family was what made him special.

He gathered them all and showed them how to flap their wings.

He practiced this with them every day for two hours for a whole year.

Eventually, every penguin could fly.

They were now all safe, and the magical penguin felt like the most special and loved penguin that ever lived.

The end.

>> Want to see your story on the "Friday Zone"?

It's easy!

Just ask your teacher how to enter or request an entry form from WTIU@indiana.edu.

>> It's time to check out what's next in the "Friday Zone"!

>> You see them in the sky.

You've heard them coming from miles away, and they can land practically anywhere.

>> And today we will see what it takes to fly one.

♪ >> Meet Shelley, an emergency helicopter pilot.

She has flown all over the globe, from Alaska to Antarctica.

While piloting a helicopter is a lot of fun, it also comes with a lot of responsibility.

Hi, Shelley.

>> Hi, Jen.

>> That is a pretty cool ride back there.

>> It is, isn't it?

Yeah.

>> Awesome.

So you are a helicopter pilot.

>> That's correct.

>> For Mercy Flight Central.

Why did you want to become a helicopter pilot?

>> I was originally inspired by my grandfather when I was 16.

He was very much into aviation.

Three years later, I got to fly in an airplane, and I was pretty let down.

It was like driving a bus.

>> It was boring?

>> Yeah, it was like driving a bus in the sky, and I kind of didn't know what to do with myself.

But then about six months later, I got a ride in a helicopter.

I went heliskiing one day.

>> Cool.

>> Yeah, and that was -- they say you are bitten by the aviation bug.

Well, that bug bit me that day.

We went straight up 20 feet in the air, and that was it.

>> Wow!

>> By 2004, I had enrolled myself in helicopter school out in Hawaii.

>> What other kind of helicopter pilots are there?

>> There's a number of things that you can do in the industry.

Anything from working for the police service.

You could work for the forestry service, putting out forest fires.

Power companies employ a lot of helicopter pilots.

There's also military pilots, transport, just moving people.

>> So private transport.

>> Yes, private transport.

So there's a lot you can do.

>> What skills do you need to be a helicopter pilot?

>> So basic math skills.

You have to be able to calculate things like fuel endurance, fuel burn, how far we're going to make it.

There's weight and balance issues, just like you could balance something in the palm of your hand, the helicopter balances from the rotor system.

So it's important to know that the aircraft is properly balanced.

So sometimes we have to move some cargo around to make it balanced and in center.

So it's called the center of gravity.

You need some critical thinking for sure, and the ability to know what it takes to achieve a goal.

>> And it sounds like you are quite the leader.

You are communicating with me what you are doing and -- >> Yes.

>> You have to tell your crew what to do.

>> You are the one responsible, and you are also the authority in the aircraft.

So you have to be willing to take control in that situation.

>> You're the boss.

>> I'm the boss!

>> Can we take a look inside?

>> Sure.

Let's go.

>> We've got an altimeter.

We've got a vertical speed indicator.

This is our artificial horizon.

Airspeed.

This is our power instrument, and then we've got a bunch of radios.

This is an alarm system.

There's two GPSs for redundancy also, just like we have two engines.

Two sets of instruments.

>> Wow!

There is a lot of information that's being displayed here.

And helicopter pilots like Shelley know what to do with all of it.

>> Can I touch something?

>> Yeah, sure.

This is a fire detector test.

So push this switch up.

Oh, no, the that one!

Just kidding.

[ Laughter ] Sorry.

>> I'm gonna touch it now.

>> Yes, up.

>> Oh, it just lit up.

>> And then down.

>> Okay.

>> How about this one, right here.

Push that one.

It lights up all the lights.

I have to know what to do when every single one of those lights come on.

>> What are your main controls?

How do you fly this thing?

>> So we have got a couple of main controls.

The throttles are one.

>> Okay.

>> So these throttles go all the way forward.

Why don't you grab this one, and I will grab this one.

And I will push the buttons, and now push it all the way forward.

That's what makes the engines go.

So we always fly with them all the way forward to that sign that says "fly."

>> Fly.

>> And this is the cyclic, and this is the collective.

So you pull up on the lever, and you go up.

You push down on the lever, you go down.

>> Okay.

>> The last part are the pedals.

You've got one pedal for each foot.

This controls the tail rotor pitch.

So it makes you go left and right.

It's called the yaw axis.

>> Cool.

So it's not just you flying in this thing.

You have a crew.

>> We usually fly with a nurse and paramedic, and they provide the medical attention to the patients we pick up.

>> Can I meet them right now?

>> Yeah, they're ready.

Why don't you go meet 'em now.

>> Oh, awesome.

>> Meet Joe and Ali, the experts trained to handle virtually any medical emergency they fly into.

Hey, crew.

>> Hi, Jen.

Welcome.

My name is Ali, and I'm a flight paramedic.

>> And I'm Joe.

I'm a flight nurse.

>> Nurse?

Paramedic?

What's the difference?

>> Well, as a paramedic, we primarily work with the ambulances.

>> And a nurse, we usually work in hospitals.

>> So as part of your job on the crew, what do you guys have to do?

>> Well, a lot of it involves monitoring the patient, getting them from a scene where they might have been in an accident and helping them through that.

>> And many patients require medications.

So we have a whole bunch of different medications that we can give them to help them breathe easier, to help treat their pain, or if their heart isn't working right, we can give them medicines to help fix their heart.

>> So Shelley flies you guys into a scene, you guys land, doors open, what happens next?

>> Well, we'll get out of the helicopter, and we'll meet the crew that's on the ground, and we'll pick up our patient.

>> When we get there, we will assess the patient to see what needs that they might need.

So if they are bleeding, we'll help stop their bleeding.

If they are not breathing well, we can help them breathe easier.

We will do some initial stabilization with the medicine and all the equipment that we have.

Then we're going to get them into the helicopter so we can get them to the hospital really fast.

>> What's the main difference between working in a helicopter and working in an ambulance?

>> So as you can see, the space that we work in is much smaller than a traditional ambulance, but the good part is we're able to get to the hospital in about a third of the time.

So if it would take an ambulance about a half hour to get to a hospital, we can get there in about ten minutes.

>> What advice would you give to kids that might want to end up in this career?

>> So I would probably say a good thing is to have a good science background.

So biology, chemistry, are two of the things that we actually rely quite a bit on.

And then the other thing is probably math as well, because those are the foundations of all of our sciences.

>> Math and science.

>> Math and science.

>> Thank you so much for showing me all of this.

I'm going to let you guys reset so you are ready for your next flight.

>> Thanks, Jen.

>> And enjoy your flight.

>> What?

♪ >> Quick thinking, strong math skills, and a flair for adventure.

Those are the skills that it takes to be a helicopter pilot.

I'll see you next time!

There really is nothing like flying in a helicopter.

The speed, maneuverability, and when you are in a situation where you need serious medical attention, this is the best crew to have helping you.

♪ "Friday Zone" Friday ♪ >> We've got more in store here in the "Friday Zone"!

♪ >> Zarg?

Where are you, Zarg?

>> Patience, Peggy girl.

We're coming!

We're coming!

>> What are you doing, Zarg?

>> It's a surprise.

>> A surprise?

>> Cover your eyes.

>> What in the world?

Okay, Zarg, my eyes are covered.

>> No peeking.

>> No peeking.

I won't peek.

>> Promise?

>> Cross my heart.

>> Okay, dust bunnies, bring in the surprise!

Carefully, slowly, no, don't let it fall.

No.

Yes.

Bring it over.

Yes, good.

Good.

That's okay.

Steady, right now, set it up.

Careful.

Put it up on the bed.

Yes.

Okay, Peggy girl child.

Open your eyes.

Surprise!

>> Oh, my word!

It's a tree!

>> Yes, Peggy.

Zarg and the dust bunnies want to do our part and plant a tree in Peggy's room!

>> Oh, Zarg!

>> Zarg will help create oxygen to help save the world!

So Zarg may, of course, later take over the world.

It's -- it's a good plan, is it not, Peggy girl?

>> Um, it's, um.

It's a thoughtful idea.

>> Is Peggy surprised?

>> Oh, I'm surprised!

>> Good!

Zarg wanted to help Peggy after she read the poem about seeds.

Zarg wanted to make a difference.

>> Aw, Zarg.

Whatever am I going to do with you?

>> What?

>> Thank you.

And thank you, dust bunnies.

It is a wonderful surprise.

>> And that is not all.

>> There's more?

>> Yes, of course!

>> Of course!

>> Zarg has memorized the poem for Peggy entitled, "The Heart of a Tree."

>> Aw, Zarg!

>> So settle in and listen.

>> I'm listening.

[ Clears throat ] >> What does he plant who plants a tree?

He plants cool shade and tender rain, and seed and bud of days to be, and years that fade and flush again, he plants the glory of the plain; he plants the forest heritage; the harvest of a coming age; The joy that unborn eyes shall see -- these things he plants who plants a tree.

>> Oh.

>> Mm-hmm.

>> That's lovely, Zarg.

♪ >> Welcome to animal yoga.

My name is Priscilla, and I'm here to practice yoga together with you.

Let's take a deep belly breath in, and check how are we feeling in this very moment.

[ Deep breath ] Now bring our hands in front of our hearts.

Namaste.

Ready to begin?

♪ >> We are going to become birds.

But first, we're going to be trees, okay?

So let's stand up.

And imagine the beautiful tree that you are becoming.

You know, my tree is already having like, the leaves changing colors.

What about yours?

So we are going to make sure one foot is really rooted on the floor.

We are going to bring one leg up slowly, and you can put your foot under your knee or above your knee, whatever you feel more comfortable.

Okay?

And you can open your arms and pretend these are your big, beautiful branches.

Now, while we are balancing and doing really hard work, we can imagine there is a big wind storm.

Whoa!

And this tree is really strong, but the branches are moving and flexible.

That's how we should be, very flexible, but also very rooted.

Yes, and centered.

Okay.

Let's try to change sides.

Bring your weight to the other side of your body.

Bring your foot up, and make your big, wide branches.

Yes!

And then, whoa, there is a wind storm!

Whoa!

Is it going to fall?

I don't know.

I think it's not.

Okay.

I'm bringing my belly button in.

Hmm.

I'm very centered.

I think I'm not going to fall.

Great job.

Now we are going to be the bird that goes on the branch.

So make sure that you look at your feet, and we are going to bring our heels up.

Whoa.

That's a challenge.

Can you do that?

And now we're going to bring our body forward.

Our torso forward, chest forward, and then we'll do like this.

Can you flap your wings while your heels are up?

Good job!

In yoga, we always try to find balance inside and outside, our minds and our bodies.

Good work.

Thank you for joining me.

May all be peaceful.

May all be well.

May all be happy.

Namaste.

♪ In the "Friday Zone" Friday ♪ >> Thanks for joining us on the "Friday Zone."

>> Remember to check out our website, Fridayzone.org to see past episodes and clips from the show.

>> Yeah.

You can also send us an email to zone@indiana.edu, or find us on social media @thefridayzone.

>> But for now, remember to live, learn and play.

>> TOGETHER: The "Friday Zone" way!

>> Wait.

Let's play alphabetically speaking.

>> Okay.

Are we really done with the "Friday Zone"?

>> But it was so, so short today.

>> Can we be back next week?

>> Do you even have to ask?

>> Every time we do the "Friday Zone," I'm so excited!

>> Feeling great!

>> Good job today on the "Friday Zone"!

>> How are you feeling?

>> I'm feeling great.

>> Just wonderful.

I'm so glad.

>> Kidding.

I'm so sad that the "Friday Zone" is over.

>> Production support for the "Friday Zone" is provided by The WTIU Children's Programming Endowment, ensuring quality children's program for future generations of Hoosiers.

Learn more at Indianapublicmedia.org/kidsfund.

WFYI Public Media, inspiring Indiana with high-quality educational content since 1970.

By sharing stories and connecting people, WFYI inspires the best in our community.

And these Indiana Public Television Stations.

Thank you!

♪ >> Do you cool cats have the perfect idea for the "Friday Zone"?

Want to share a hobby, or let us know what's happening in your town?

Then contact us on our website at Fridayzone.org, or send an email to zone@indiana.edu right now!