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Why Is It Colder at the Top of a Mountain Than It Is at Sea Level?
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Air temperature is colder on top of a mountain than at sea level, but if heat rises how is this possible? Learn about air temperature in this article.
How Ejection Seats Work
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When a military aircraft is in trouble, the pilot may have to eject to save his life. Find out how this crucial escape system separates pilot from plane.
Can You Answer All of These Questions a Pilot Should Know?
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Ever since the Wright brothers showed the birds of the sky back in 1903 who was boss, we've been masters of flight. But it's not all peanuts and overhead storage. Adjusts the flaps on this quiz and show us what you know about being a pilot.
The Ultimate Skydiving Quiz
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"Geronimo," is the call of skydivers all over the world. Skydiving is much less dangerous than driving a car, but it has a dangerous reputation. Take this quiz to learn more about the ups and downs of skydiving.
How Gliders Work
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Flying in a glider is about as close as you can get to soaring like a bird. Amazingly, these graceful machines manage their maneuvers without an engine. Learn how gliders fly without power.
How Astrolabes Work
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Astrolabes are exquisitely crafted instruments that have hundreds of uses. Isn't it time you learned how to use this handy decoder of the sky?
How the Northern Lights Illuminate the Night Sky
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How does the aurora borealis (the Northern Lights) work? What causes it? Why can you only see it in the North? Are the myths about it producing sound true?
The Stratosphere Is Home to Earth's Ozone Layer
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The stratosphere is one of Earth's five atmospheric layers that also includes the troposphere, mesosphere, thermosphere and exosphere.
How the Airborne Internet Will Work
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Learn about the airborne Internet and how you might use this technology in the near future. Read more here!
How Are Airplane Cabins Pressurized?
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Without the system that pumps unused air from an aircraft's engines into the cabin, passengers and crew would be unable to breathe at 30,000 feet. But how does that system work?