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What is wing load?
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How does aerodynamics and wind drag affect the way a rocket will fly?
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What is angle of attack?
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Please explain angle of attack in flying.
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How does the Earth's rotation affect the speed of an aircraft?
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Does the length of an airplane's wing affect lift?
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How does air act like a fluid?
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In a spin are both wings stalled?
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How are swept-back wings vs straight wings effected by aerodynamics and is one model superior to the other in any situation?
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Why can spacecraft fly faster than the fastest jet fighters on Earth?
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