Ask an Explainer - Structures & Materials

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Q: Why is the honeycomb structure not used in commercial aircraft?
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Structures & Materials
Q: What does "spilling the air from its wings" mean?
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Forces of Flight, Aerodynamics, Structures & Materials
Q: Why are natural fibers not used as aircraft material?
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Structures & Materials
Q: Why don't windows in planes shatter due to the pressure difference inside and outside the cabin?
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Structures & Materials
Q: What are the two main types of rockets?
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Forces of Flight, Propulsion, Structures & Materials
Q: Could a jet fly if it were made out of wood?
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Structures & Materials
Q: How do airplanes fly without an engine?
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Propulsion, Structures & Materials
Q: Why do most aircrafts have a specific shape?
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Aerodynamics, Structures & Materials
Q: Can the ailerons be placed somewhere else on the plane?
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Structures & Materials
Q: What is cross coupling in helicopters?
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Structures & Materials