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How Aircraft Carriers Work
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Aircraft carriers are ships outfitted with flight decks to launch and land airplanes. Learn about the parts of aircraft carriers and aircraft carrier crews.
How the Gyroscope Works
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Did you know that airplanes and space shuttles use the utterly low-tech gyroscope for navigation? Discover the secret behind gyroscopic motion!
1946 Beechcraft Plainsman Concept Car
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The 1946 Beechcraft Plainsman concept car was an airplane maker's ugly folly. See a profile and pictures of the 1946 Beechraft Plainsman concept car.
What is St. Elmo's Fire?
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St. Elmo's Fire is a weather phenomena that often appears on the masts of ships and the wings of airplanes. Learn about St. Elmo's Fire and plama.
How could a laser pointer take down a plane?
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Is it just a myth that beaming a laser pointer at an airplane could cause a crash? Find out the answer and the science behind it at HowStuffWorks.
1935-1940 Peugeot 402
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With its streamlined, airplane-inspired design, the 1935-1940 Peugeot 402 caused quite a sensation in Europe. Follow the story of the Peugeot 402.
How Black Boxes Work
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Black boxes help investigators determine what happened in an airplane accident. What's inside a black box and how does it record flight data?
How Autopilot Works
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Autopilot is a sophisticated system that can perform the same duties that a pilot can. Learn about autopilot and find out how autopilot controls a plane.
If you flew over an earthquake, would you feel the plane shake?
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Let's say a big one strikes the home planet. You, however, happen to be flying above the earthquake's epicenter when the natural disaster ripples through. Would you feel it?
How Air Taxis Will Work
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Air taxis could make a trip to the beach or a visit with friends and relatives go from taking six hours on the highway to a quick, no-hassles plane ride. Find out how the air-taxi system will operate.