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Flying High: The Aircraft Quiz
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Manned flight has altered the course of humanity. How much do you know about the aircraft of the world? Take this quiz to find out.
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 Electric Aircraft Work
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Electric aircraft are explained in this article. Learn about electric aircraft.
How Solar Aircraft Work
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Solar aircraft could drastically cut down on fuel consumption. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn about solar aircraft.
Air Superiority: The Military Aircraft Quiz
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Aircraft have been part of military tactics and strategy since before airplanes were invented (there were military balloons!) Check your knowledge of military history and technology with this military aircraft quiz.
Which Military Aircraft Are You Meant to Fly?
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You yearn to fly high in a jumpsuit! That could mean many things! Do you want to know what equipment you should fly in the U.S. military? Take this quiz to find out!
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.
How WWII Fighter Planes Worked
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The film "Pearl Harbor" is now playing. Look at the aircraft involved in that battle, technological marvels for their time.
Lockheed P-38 Lightning
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The Lockheed P-38 Lightning was considered the most sophisticated aircraft Lockheed had ever built. The distinctive sight and sound of the P-38 would make it one of the best-known aircraft of the war. Learn more about the unique P-38 Lightning plane.
What's the Difference Between Airspeed and Ground Speed?
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Measuring how fast an aircraft travels depends on whether you factor in the speed of the wind behind it.