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Who designs airplanes?
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Will we ever see large airliners without vertical stabilizers to control yaw ?
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What are the advantages of a large wing?
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What type of wing will produce the most lift at low speeds?
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How do raked wingtips on the 777-300ER affect wingtip vortices?
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What is the difference between stress and pressure?
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When was the first satellite built?
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What is a job that an airplane would be better than a helicopter?
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Why do you see black after looking at the sun?
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Are the four forces balanced when a rocket is in re-entry?
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