Modern
Ever wondered how an ejection seat works, or how to ride a hot air balloon? This section explores modern jet mechanics and aircraft operations and components. See more »
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Aviation engineering is the science of making planes and other airborne machines. Learn about topics from hypersonic planes to hot air balloons and explore the future of travel, including personal air vehicles.
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Classic
From the Wright Brothers to the Boeing 747, explore the classic planes that helped forge an industry and alter the face of human transportation in the 20th century. See more »
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Future
Take a journey into the future of aviation. Switchblade planes and sonic aircraft may soon be taking people around the world faster than ever. See more »
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What may have caused Cory Lidles plane crash?
New York Yankees starting pitcher Cory Lidle and his flight instructor, Tyler Stanger, died when Lidle's Cirrus SR20 hit a building in New York City in 2006.
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