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What is the difference between aviation and aeronautics?

Mike John, Content Explorer
Answered: Jan 14, 2019

Aviation is the vocational craft referring to mechanical flight and the aircraft industry. It began in the 18th century with the creation of the hot air balloon, an apparatus capable of existing...Read More

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How is the Beluga XL aerodynamic with its unique structure?

Mike John, Content Explorer
Answered: Jan 14, 2019

The Beluga XL is a heavy-lift transport aircraft developed by the French aircraft manufacturer Airbus. It’s name comes from the Beluga whale because of its great size. Set to begin its...Read More

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Why are hot air balloons studied under aeronautical engineering?

Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer
Answered: Jan 24, 2019

Hot air balloons have quite a bit of science behind them. Since they were first thought out, aeronautical engineering has helped. While it has not always been referred to as such, the modern...Read More

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What is aeronautics?

Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer
Answered: Jan 22, 2019

Clouds never cease to mindlessly do it after they materialize out of thin air. Birds have been instinctually doing it with artful grace and ease since first a bird spread its wings. People have...Read More

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What does the study of propulsion involve?

Julie Ann Sullivan
Answered: Jan 18, 2019

The study of propulsion is all about the review of the basic operation and design of devices that are known as being aerospace propulsion devices. These devices include air-breathing engines and...Read More

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What composite alloys are used in military aircraft?

John F. connor, Content Marketing executive
Answered: Feb 08, 2019

Today, military aircraft are used frequently especially in battle and when the countries are at war. There are two different types of military aircraft. There are combat aircraft and non-combat...Read More

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What materials are considered to be the best for making aircraft?

Samantha Stewart, Philanthropist
Answered: Jan 24, 2019

Most airplanes today are made out of aluminum, a strong, yet lightweight metal. The first passenger plane, the Ford Tri-Motor from 1928, was made out of the material. It was considered to be...Read More

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Why did the Hindenburg disaster bring an end to the airship era?

O. Bickis, Corporate employee
Answered: Jan 22, 2019

When the Hindenburg crashed in 1937, the Zeppelin was a favorite mode of transportation for going across the ocean. However, after the crash in Manchester Township, New Jersey, in May of 1937,...Read More

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Were hot air balloons ever used for traveling?

Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer
Answered: Jan 24, 2019

Hot air balloons can be used for short distance travel only. Since hot air balloons travel at the speed of the wind, it is an extremely slow way to travel, and not entirely reliable since the...Read More

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Why is aluminum so common in aeronautical engineering?

Ken Wilson, Marketing Analyst
Answered: Jan 29, 2019

There are many benefits for the use of aluminum in constructing airplanes. The lightweight and resistance of the material make it an ideal metal. Steel is also resistant to rust and wear, but the...Read More

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When did the first passenger aircraft fly?

O. Bickis, Corporate employee
Answered: Jan 22, 2019

The first passenger flight took place in January 1914. The 21-mile journey took 23 minutes to complete, and the “boatline” as it was named, was piloted by the famed Tony Jannus....Read More

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What are balloon flights?

Andrew
Answered: Jan 13, 2019

Anyone who's ever watched the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz (or seen the Broadway musical Wicked) will recall the wacky way the wizard first arrived into Oz: by hot air balloon. Just like the...Read More

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How were zeppelins inferior to today's aircraft?

O. Bickis, Corporate employee
Answered: Jan 22, 2019

Zeppelin’s were first created in Germany in the 1800s. During the first World War, and the subsequent war, they were used for surveillance, and to some degree for bombing raids. ...Read More

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Which is the lightest plane designed?

Bergeront Tiffney, Computer Engineer
Answered: Jan 24, 2019

The lightest plane ever created was the Bede BD-5 micro plane. These were crafted in the 1970s, and shipped to buyers who had placed deposits on the aircraft. The motors for the planes were not...Read More

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How did airships fly?

O. Bickis, Corporate employee
Answered: Jan 22, 2019

Yifl7Airships use a very different form of flight than most airplanes. These aircraft are commonly referred to as “lighter than air” because they rely on gasses to power their flight....Read More

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