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Fascinating: How Does a Plane Wing Work?

If you've ever been on a plane, you've probably asked yourself this question: How does this huge, heavy machine stay in the air like a bird?

10:14

Why Planes Never Fly Over Tibet

If you were to view a live global air traffic map at any given time, you would not see any planes flying over Tibet. Not even one. In fact, it seems aircrafts will go out of their way to fly around it. But why is that?

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How the Spitfire Became the Most Iconic Plane to Ever Fly

The mighty Spitfire will always be known as the plane that saved Britain from invasion and defeat during the Second World War. The full documentary below explains its role in detail and graphically illustrates the fascination and appeal that it has harbored ever since its first flight.

2:23

How on Earth Did They Manage to Land in a Moving Plane?

Watch as Fred Fugen and Vince Reffet, better known as the Soul Flyers, jump off of Switzerland's Jungfrau mountain using only wingsuits, before proceeding to soar through the sky, and eventually even flying into a plane in mid-air. Now that's a different way to catch a flight if ever I saw one!

4:44

This is How You Can Survive a Plane Crash

Plane crashes are usually considered unsurvivable events. However, you would be surprised to know that airplane accidents have a 95.7% survivability rate. But while your odds of being involved in a plane crash might be slim, it’s always good to be well prepared.

7:06

Pilot Explains How Anyone Can Land a Plane in an Emergency

Can an untrained passenger land a plane? This is what an airline pilot has to say. Take notes.

8:27

The Caproni Transaereo - the Plane That Turned Heads

This giant flying machine was built in 1921, and it was one of the largest aircraft built at that point in history. The Caproni Transaereo had eight powerful engines and 9 wings arranged in a triple triplane configuration, which made for one pretty bizarre-looking plane.

3:29

Discover How These Flying Dinosaurs Ruled the Skies!

Pterosaurs were flying reptiles that could get to be as big as fighter jets, and are believed by experts to be the first vertebrates to ever take to the skies. Take a look at the video below and get ready to learn all about these fascinating prehistoric creatures!

5:19

Adorable - Man Teaches Baby Goose How to Fly

This man adopted the little gosling, nursed her back to health, and even taught her how to fly. Learn of Waddles' happy life and watch her become the cutest pet ever!

2:28

NASA's new machine: helicopter and a plane combined

It takes off like a helicopter and flies like a plane, and it’s electric . NASA's new machine: helicopter and a plane combined amazing, video, NASA, futurism, flying machine NASA's new flying machine

12:06

The Fastest and Highest-Flying Jet Aircraft in History

The legendary aircraft was designed in secrecy as a high-flying reconnaissance jet. It still remains the fastest and highest-flying jet plane in history and is considered by many as the most advanced aircraft of its type. Let's find out more unique facts about this iconic plane.

13:31

Lost in Time: The Forgotten Flying Wing…

Back in the 1940s, flying wing aircraft was making headlines all over. The high-lift, low-drag aircraft boasted unparalleled speed, range, and efficiency. It was supposed to be the next big step in aircraft design. And yet, it never took off the way it was supposed to.

9:23

Planes Rarely Cross Over the Pacific Ocean, But Why?

You will rarely find a plane route stretching all the way across the Pacific Ocean. Even planes flying directly to Japan from the westmost airports in the Unites States will usually take the northern route, flying all the way through Alaska. Have you even wondered why this is the case?