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Granville Brothers Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1
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 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.
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.
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
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?
From Military to Mainstream: The Evolution of the AR-15
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The ArmaLite AR-15 rifle has become a hot-button issue in the American landscape. Where did the rifle originate and how did it become so controversial?