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  • The First Powered Flight by The Wright Brothers

    What is your idea about a modern jetliner? Well even a child could tell – a huge massive piece of machinery capable of carrying a few hundred passengers and cargo, flying few thousand miles with ease. But how was it like when it all began, just...
    Published by Ricky (22,000 pts ) on Nov 17, 2009 to
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  • Using Desktop Flight Simulators to Help Students Train for Real-Life Flights

    For many years now, flight instructors have argued about the merits and dangers of using PC-based flight simulators to supplement their students' flight training. Learning how to become a private pilot by benefiting from using a home simulator to...
    Published by Andrew Jones (704 pts ) on Oct 6, 2009 to
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  • The History of Early Human Flight

    This is an article covering the various conceptions of early flight from the ancient Chinese to DaVinci's glider. The Chinese Hot Air Baloon Because we, humans, cannot fly using our own power, we have been attracted towards the idea of flight for...
    Published by smyke (395 pts ) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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  • A Brief History of Hot Air And Gas Balloons

    This is an article covering a brief history of hot air and gas balloons. Read on to learn who built them, how and when: First Hot Air Balloons Many people think that the first manned flight was conducted by the Wright Brothers, but the fact is the...
    Published by smyke (395 pts ) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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  • Avoiding Sickness and Staying Healthy on Airline Flights

    Although most passengers do not develop health problems when flying, it is still necessary to take precautionary measures to avoid blood clots and other air travel related health risks. Medical research has established that prolonged sitting inside the...
    Published by Preetam Kaushik (22,774 pts ) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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  • Forces Acting on an Airplane During Flight

    It is a very cool experience to sit in the comfortable seats of a jet liner, sip the drinks that are served, stuff yourself with excellent food and simply doze off, only to wake up thousands of miles away later on. But have you ever thought about the...
    Published by Ricky (22,000 pts ) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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  • Building Your Own Aircraft

    This article is for anyone interested in an overview of how you can build your own aircraft in the United States. There are two methods used in the United States - this article will go into a little detail about each. Remember this is just an overview!...
    Published by pauldb28 (1,094 pts ) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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  • How to Get a Pilot License and Where to Go to Earn it

    You may be wondering, how do I get my private pilot license? Depending upon where you live, there may be a variety of options available to you. This article will help you determine which choice is the best for your needs Hiring a Private Instructor...
    Published by Andrew Jones (704 pts ) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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  • Costs and Requirements to Become a Private Pilot

    Are you thinking about when and how you can fly as a private pilot? The journey to becoming a private pilot is an exciting one, but it is also a major investment of timem money, and learning before you can take to the skies. So You Want to Become...
    Published by Andrew Jones (704 pts ) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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  • Chandrayaan 1 – A Journey to the Moon

    In Hindi, which is the national language of India, Chandra means "the Moon" and Yaan means "aircraft". Hence the name Chandrayaan given to the unmanned spacecraft sent into orbit recently. Learn more about it here. Introduction to the...
    Published by Ricky (22,000 pts ) on Aug 12, 2009 to
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