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Do airplanes routinely dump their fuel before landing?
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Why would a pilot ever want to eject an airplane's fuel intentionally? And why would it happen during a flight? Although it sounds alarming, a fuel dump is a safe procedure.
How Concordes Work
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The only passenger plane that flies faster than the speed of sound, and can get from New York to London in less than four hours, is calling it quits. Learn how this amazing plane works.
Pouvez-vous nommer ces avions modernes à partir d'une image?
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L'aviation moderne rassemble la technologie la plus avancée de la planète. Avec un style sexy, une intégration GPS et météorologique, ces avions volent à une vitesse pensée impossible il y a à peine un siècle. Ce quiz est fait pour les amoureux des cieux, le nez toujours en l'air à rêver à d'autres lieux.
Can You Name All The Leading-Edge Military and Civilian Airplanes?
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The modern aircraft is a work of not only cutting edge science, but consists of a fleet of dreamers who knew the limits of the land weren’t going to hold them down. Whether you’re an aspiring flying ace or a lifelong aviation enthusiast, you know every year new and more advanced airplanes are being introduced that would amaze the Wright Brothers. Find out just how well you’ve been keeping up with the top dogs of the sky by identifying all these airplanes!
Orion Nebula Is Scene of Epic Star Battle
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In this stellar nursery, firstborn stars are ruthless.
Can You Figure Out The Purpose Of These Aircraft From Their Image?
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Aircraft are as versatile as vehicles. From fighter jets to mail-delivery and refueling stations, do you think you can figure out the function of these aircraft from their image? Best of luck, this is a high-flying order!
8 Most Expensive Things in the World, From Parking to Palaces
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If money was no problem, how much would you spend on a car, painting or house? We've got the items with the biggest price tags here.
Butterflies Inspire Creation of Lightest Paint in the World
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As the result of a happy accident, scientists have created a sustainable paint that's lighter, longer-lasting and more cooling than traditional paint.
Classic Airplanes
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Every one of these classic airplanes was the product of loving care of an intelligent design team doing the best work of their era. Learn how aviation evolved and find links to classic airplane profiles, from the early years through today's jet age.
5 Reasons Commercial Airplanes Crash
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Although it doesn't happen often, large passenger jets crash for many reasons, from mechanical failure to pilot error.