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How thick is the aluminum covering the wings of a commercial airliner?
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Why don't all planes have winglets?
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What is flight shield?
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What would be the easiest planet to live on besides Earth?
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How does a elevator help pitch up and down?
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Is it possible for a bicycle to fly with a pedal mechanism?
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What is the latest technology used for the manufacture of an airplanes instead of aluminium?
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How do birds change direction in flight?
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Can there be a steel plane?
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What is most important part in an aircraft?
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