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The lighter the plane, the less work engines have to do to make it fly. How does this effect stability?
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Is there a difference between pitch and angle of attack?
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What is aerodynamics?
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What's the meaning of the Cl lift coefficient?
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What is angle of attack?
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Is it true that in space no one can hear you scream?
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How do you explain boundary layer asymmetric separation on a rotating ball?
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Why do we see jets fly by before we hear them?
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Explain the nature of the subsonic airflow over low speed wing sections in normal and stall conditions.
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Can a machine with a mass greater than 8 kg fly?
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