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Before Earhart, There Was Aviation Trailblazer Bessica Raiche

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She was the first woman to ever flew an airplane, and even helped build them. HowStuffWorks tells the rest of Bessica Raiche's incredible legacy.

When an aerobatic plane flies upside down, how does the fuel get to the engine?

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I would like to know how airplanes can fly upside down and do loops. How does the fuel get to the engine if the plane is upside down?

How the V-22 Osprey Plane Works

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The Osprey is a unique aircraft. How does it work? And what has caused its recent failures? Get an in-depth look at the aircraft's systems and design.

What is Micro-Mesh sandpaper used for?

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Micro-Mesh sandpaper is used to polish airplane windows and just about everything else. Learn about what Micro-Mesh sandpaper is used for from this article.

The Secrets of Airline Travel Quiz

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Air travel is far more than getting from point A to point B safely. How much do you know about the million little details that go into flying on airplanes?

10 Possible Solutions to Air Pollution

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Not only do cars produce a large portion of the world's pollution, but airplanes, boats, trucks, trains and buses also contribute to pollution. Is there one magic solution to pollution?

How does the toilet in a commercial airliner work?

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When flushing the toilet in a passenger airplane, I'm amazed by the huge noise it makes -- like a powerful vacuum cleaner. Can you explain what makes this noise?

Lift or Drag? The Physics of Flight Quiz

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Long before the Wright brothers guided their fixed-wing aircraft over the North Carolina dunes, daredevils and engineers worked to decode the secrets of sustained heavier-than-air human flight. What do you know about the physics of flight?

Charles Lindbergh's Transatlantic Flight

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Charles Lindbergh made the first transatlantic flight, from New York to Paris. Learn more about Charles Lindbergh's flight and his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis.

How Electric Aircraft Work

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Electric aircraft are explained in this article. Learn about electric aircraft.

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