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Granville Brothers Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1

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The Granville Brothers Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1 classic airplane was a very sophisticated aircraft. View the airplane's specifications here.

What Is a Ghost Flight?

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Airlines are flying planes with no passengers, due to the outbreak of coronavirus, but also for economic reasons having nothing to do with disease.

Ford Tri-Motor

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The Ford Tri-Motor was a classic airplane used for military and other applications. See specifications for this classic airplane.

How Brazing Works

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Welding isn't the only way to make metals, like the ones on your aviator shades, meet up. Brazing can do the trick, too, with a little heat, some filler and some capillary action.

How The Pythagorean Theorem Helps Solve a Right Triangle

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The Pythagorean theorem, which explains how to calculate the longest side of a right-angled triangle, is an ancient mathematical statement that still buttresses modern-day construction, aviation and even how we navigate through traffic.

How Smokejumpers Work

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Smokejumpers are the men and women who specialize in fighting blazes their ground-bound peers can't reach. So who are they, and what's the "Mutilator"?

How Aerobatics Works

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Aerobatics in an airplane is an incredible display of skill and nerves. Learn about the history of aerobatics in this article from HowStuffWorks.

What Is Delta Force, the Super Secret Military Group?

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Delta Force is the United States' most elite tactical combat group. Learn about Delta Force and the secrecy surrounding the Delta Force team

The 'Top Gun' Quiz

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Tom Cruise in Ray-Ban aviators and dress whites, sweaty and shirtless on the beach volleyball court - "Top Gun" had it all. How much do you know about one of the most '80s of all '80s movies? Take this quiz to find out.

Can You Use Your Phone on a Plane? Furthermore, Should You?

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What's the real reason you can't make a phone call during a flight? Is there really any interference between the aircraft equipment and your cellphone signal?

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