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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?

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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!

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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.

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Bulllywood Is In The Air!

Bulllywood Is In The Air! surprise, plane, India, crowd dance, republic day, passengers A Dance Crew surprises passengers after boarding of a Finnair flight to Delhi to celebrate India's Republic Day on January 26th 2012.

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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.

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Important: How to Stay Calm Under Pressure

This video will teach you one of the most important skills in the world - how to stay calm under pressure and deal with the most difficult situations. Often, during an emergency, the best skill you can have is staying calm, logical and focused.

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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.

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Why is Europe Cutting Down on Air Travel?

The pan-European aircraft manufacturer Airbus is one of the leading plane developers in the world. But all brand-new planes may soon be exported rather than used within the EU. That's because Europe is seriously considering a nearly complete shift from air travel to high-speed railway systems.

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The Caproni Transaereo - the Plane That Turned Heads

The Caproni Transaereo had eight powerful engines and 9 wings arranged in a triple triplane configuration, which made for one pretty bizarre-looking plane.

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This Is the LOUDEST Plane Ever Manufactured!

The Cold War era brought about quite a number of technological achievements, but the experimental fighter plane you're about to see isn't on that list. Known as "the loudest plane ever made," the Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech is an infamous aircraft failure.

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Making Fun of Gravity - Amazing Plane Stunts!

Sukhoi's Su-35 putting on a stunning performance on day one of Paris Le Bourget Air Show 2013 that was held just last week! Making Fun of Gravity - Amazing Plane Stunts! video, plane, air, stunts Sukhoi's Su-35 putting on a stunning performance...

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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?