Why Airplane Cabins Are Pressurized
Whether you're flying in a massive Airbus A380 or a smaller regional jet (RJ), it probably has a pressurized cabin. With the exception of certain military ...
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Why Planes Take Off Into the Wind
As any experienced pilot knows, planes take off into the wind. Whether it's a small cessna 172 or a massive Airbus A380, pilots typically take off ...
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Did You Know? How Airplanes are Protected from Lightning
Lightning strikes the Earth approximately 25 million times per year, according to a report published by The Weather Channel. With temperatures reaching up to 1800 degrees ...
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Fast Facts About the F-35
Developed by Lockheed Martin, the F-35 Lightning II is a fifth-generation combat aircraft with an unmatched level of versatility. But while most people have at least ...
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