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How Airplanes Work
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More than 100 years ago the Wright brothers made their historic first flight in Kitty Hawk, N.C. Even after all these years, their creation still boggles the mind: How can something so heavy take to the air?
Classic Airplanes
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Every one of these classic airplanes was the product of loving care of an intelligent design team doing the best work of their era. Learn how aviation evolved and find links to classic airplane profiles, from the early years through today's jet age.
What's the Biggest Plane in the World?
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The world's largest airplane is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the world's largest airplane.
Why Are Airplane Windows Round?
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The first commercial jetliners had square windows. So why did engineers change the design to the rounded windows we know today?
5 Reasons Commercial Airplanes Crash
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Although it doesn't happen often, large passenger jets crash for many reasons, from mechanical failure to pilot error.
10 Unsolved Airplane Mysteries
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Since 1948, more than 100 aircraft have gone missing while aloft and never been found. Here are 10 unsolved airline mysteries from HowStuffWorks.
Windowless Airplanes: The Future of Flight?
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A Boston-based company plans to manufacture a supersonic business jet that will replace windows with video screens.
'Pilot's Glory': Why a Rainbow Encircles an Airplane Shadow on Clouds
Very specific atmospheric conditions and just the right perspective are necessary to see the phenomenon.
How Do Airplanes Get Inflight WiFi and Live TV?
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Ever sat on an airplane and wondered how your laptop works at 30,000 feet?
Airplane Seat Cushions: Stealthy Fart Filters of the Future?
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There are so many tweaks we wish airlines would implement, especially if future seat configurations mean stacking passengers with butts suspended above heads.