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What is the name of the generator used for flying objects?
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At each shock wave, Why there is a sudden increase of pressure and density but a reduction in velocity?
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If you fly on Earth, what do you do in space?
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What do gyroscopes have to do with airplanes?
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How do fixed wing airplanes fly?
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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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What is aircraft performance?
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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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What are the longest and shortest commercial flights in the world?
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How can I become an astronaut?
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