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The Most Dangerous Airport in the World, Plus 12 Nail-biters
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Fear of flying? Here are 13 airports where location, terrain, weather and design limitations make takeoff and landing a challenge for pilots and a nail-biter for passengers.
A Workout Before Takeoff: Will Airport Gyms Become a Thing?
Would you get in a workout before your flight if there was a gym located at your terminal? HowStuffWorks looks at why there are so few in airports.
Mastering the ice: The figure skating moves quiz
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Are you a casual observer of the athletes on the ice, or do you know your skating terminology through and through? Test your knowledge of figure skating moves with this quiz!
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.
Top 10 Animal vs. Aircraft Stories
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Take a look at the top 10 bird strike stories throughout the history of aviation. Read about birds at HowStuffWorks.
What's the Biggest Plane in the World?
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The world's largest airplane is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the world's largest airplane.
How Air Traffic Control Works
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There are about 5,000 planes in U.S. airspace every hour. How do these aircraft keep from colliding with each other? Learn about the intricate system that guides a plane from takeoff to landing.
What Does Airplane Mode Do? And Can It Save Battery Life?
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Why do flight attendants instruct us to turn our mobile devices on airplane mode before takeoff? And what does airplane mode even do?
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 Airline Crews Work
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In an office that cruises a mile or more above the ground, being an airline crew member can be tiring, but rarely boring. Find out how pilots and flight attendants get you from gate to gate.