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How Airplanes Work
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More than 100 years ago the Wright brothers made their historic first flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C. Even after all these years, their creation still boggles the mind: How can something so heavy take to the air?
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.
Greatest Moments in Flight
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Flight pictures show photos from aviation history. Take a look at pictures of the most important aircraft in history.
10 Unsolved Airplane Mysteries
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Since 1948, more than 100 aircraft have gone missing while aloft and never been found. Here are 10 unsolved airline mysteries from HowStuffWorks.
Granville Brothers Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1
The Granville Brothers Gee Bee Super Sportster R-1 classic airplane was a very sophisticated aircraft. View the airplane's specifications here.
Ford Tri-Motor
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The Ford Tri-Motor was a classic airplane used for military and other applications. See specifications for this classic airplane.
Yakovlev Yak-9
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The Russian Yakovlev Yak-9 was faster and more maneuverable than many other planes. The Yak-9 model also featured more metal in the structure, so it was lighter and more maneuverable than earlier iterations. Read more specs for the Yak-9 airplane.
1946 Beechcraft Plainsman Concept Car
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The 1946 Beechcraft Plainsman concept car was an airplane maker's ugly folly. See a profile and pictures of the 1946 Beechraft Plainsman concept car.
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 does a speedometer in an airplane work?
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How does a speedometer in an airplane work?