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Airplanes are incredible machines and pieces of workmanship that fascinate both children and adults alike.

It’s safe to say that since the invention of the airplane, the world has never been quite the same, whether it be regarding the transportation of goods and people, the military, recreation, or research.

While the engineering of airplanes is highly complex, we break down and answer the most commonly asked questions you may have about airplanes as simply as possible.

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Airplanes

Why Pointing a Laser at a Plane is a Bad Idea

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Airplanes

What Really Happens to Your Poop on a Plane

Air Force One approaching to land
Airplanes

Air Force One’s Weapon Systems & Defensive Capabilities

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Airplanes

Why You Shouldn’t Worry If Lightning Strikes Your Plane

A plane dumping fuel as it cruises in the sky
Airplanes

Fuel Dumping on Planes: When and Why it Happens

A plane parked on a runway
Airplanes

How Long is Long Enough for a Runway?

An F22 Raptor cruising in the sky
Airplanes

How Much Does an F22 Raptor Cost? (A Breakdown)

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Airplanes

How Pilots Navigate Tropical Storms While Flying

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Airplanes

How Much Weight Can a Plane Hold? (Aircraft Weight Limits)

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Airplanes

How Fast Do Planes Take Off? A Guide to Takeoff Speeds

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Airplanes

Why Planes Fly at Such High Altitudes

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Airplanes

Here’s Much Fuel Planes Use Per Flight

A commercial plane undergoing maintenance
Airplanes

The Lifespan of Planes: How Long Can They Stay in Service?

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Airplanes

Do Planes Fly Themselves? (Myth vs. Reality)

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Airplanes

How Flaps Help Planes Takeoff and Land

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Airplanes

The Significance & Meaning of “Wilco” in Aviation

How Many Engines Does a Plane Have? (And Why)
Airplanes

How Many Engines Does a Plane Have?

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Airplanes

How Long it Takes to Refuel a Plane

Air Force One parked on a runway
Airplanes

How Big is Air Force One? (Compared to Other Planes)

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Airplanes

Can You Afford a Private Jet? Pricing and Costs Explained

Air Force One just about to take off
Airplanes

How Long Can Air Force One Stay in the Air?

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Airplanes

Why Planes (Usually) Don’t Have Parachutes

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Airplanes

How Fighter Pilots Handle Going to the Bathroom

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Airplanes

4 Planes You Can Fly Without a License

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Airplanes

Can Flight Simulator Really Teach You How to Fly?

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Airplanes

Ranking the 10 Fastest Fighter Jets Ever Built

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Airplanes

Why Planes Leave Cloud-Like Trails (The Science Behind Contrails)

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Airplanes

“Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!”: Understanding the Aviation Emergency Call

Airplanes

What Pilot Licenses Look Like? (From Private to Commercial)

A F-16 fighter jet cruising in the sky
Airplanes

How Much Does a F-16 Fighter Jet Cost? (Owning and Operating Costs)

A small plane just about to take off on a runway
Airplanes

How Fast Small Planes Fly (vs. Private Jets & Commercial Planes)

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Airplanes

How Fast Do Planes Accelerate On the Runway?

A Cessna plane parked on the runway
Airplanes

How Far Can a Cessna Fly? (15 Popular Models)

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Airplanes

Why Pilots Say “Heavy” in Air Traffic Control Communication

A closeup and front-on view of a plane's tires on the runway
Airplanes

Airplane Tires: Understanding Their Size and Function

A Boeing plane's engine
Airplanes

Can a Plane Fly With One Engine?

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Airplanes

What Are Black Boxes Made Of? (How to Destroy One)

Planes just about to be refueled by a refueling truck
Airplanes

Understanding the Different Types of Aviation Fuel

A plane braking as it lands on the runway
Airplanes

Why All Airplanes Today Have Brakes

A plane grounded due to very heavy rain
Airplanes

Do planes Fly in the Rain? (Takeoff, Cruising, Landing)

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