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How the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Works
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The Federal Aviation Administration, or the FAA, maintains and regulates the aviation industry. Learn about the FAA and some of the FAA regulations.
How the MQ-9 Reaper Works
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Early unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) primarily carried out reconnaissance missions in war zones, but the Reaper packs some serious heat. Is there anything more foreboding than a drone with a Hellfire missile?
How Far Can a Plane Glide if Its Engines Fail?
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It can definitely be done — we saw Capt. Sully Sullenberger successfully land an Airbus A320 without any engines, in the Hudson River no less. But just how far a plane can fly without its engines depends on a few different factors.
Breathing Exercises
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Breathing exercises will help ease the burdens of the day. Learn easy-to-follow steps to simple breathing exercises to help you relax.
How do they deice airplanes?
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If you're traveling during the winter time, there's a good chance that your flight may be delayed because the plane needs deicing. Why do they wait until the last minute to do this?
How Air Taxis Will Work
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Air taxis could make a trip to the beach or a visit with friends and relatives go from taking six hours on the highway to a quick, no-hassles plane ride. Find out how the air-taxi system will operate.
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.
How Budget Airlines Work
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Budget airlines offer lower fares by cutting their costs of operation. Learn how budget airlines cut costs and whether they cut corners on safety.
Could you commute from New York to Los Angeles in 12 minutes?
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Could you commute from New York to Los Angeles in 12 minutes? Find out if it's possible to make a 12-minute commute from New York to Los Angeles.
How to Become an Airline Pilot
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Airline pilots have an amazing job with huge responsibilities. Learn what it's like to be a pilot and what it takes to make it in this highly competitive profession.