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Would it be possible for a helicopter to be amphibious and land on air and water?
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What is the biggest rocket called?
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Do the flaps on an aircraft just reduce the speed of an aircraft or is there anything else that they do?
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Can the engine be placed above the plane's wing?
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How was Jupiter named?
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How much heat does the sun produce a year?
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How many passengers does the biggest aeroplane carry?
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Why are ailerons located at the end of the wings and not right next to the plane's fuselage?
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Can we use aluminum for space settlements?
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Do gliders use hydraulics?
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