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Ask an Explainer - Flight Dynamics

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Q: What is the name of the generator used for flying objects?
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Flight Dynamics
Q: At each shock wave, Why there is a sudden increase of pressure and density but a reduction in velocity?
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Flight Dynamics
Q: If you fly on Earth, what do you do in space?
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Flight Dynamics
Q: What do gyroscopes have to do with airplanes?
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Flight Dynamics
Q: How do fixed wing airplanes fly?
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Structures & Materials, Flight Dynamics
Q: I was just on a plane and the engine was not under the wing,it was hanging off of the side! Is that normal?
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Flight Dynamics
Q: What is aircraft performance?
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Flight Dynamics
Q: How do we get breathing air in an airplane? Wouldn't all those people in such a closed space breathe up all the good air?
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Flight Dynamics
Q: What are the longest and shortest commercial flights in the world?
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Flight Dynamics
Q: How can I become an astronaut?
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Flight Dynamics

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