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How long was Orville Wright's lifespan?
Orville Wright lived from August 19, 1871 – January 30, 1948. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_brothers
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Who made the first model for a helicopter?
Leonardo Da Vinci.
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True or False: A monkey has flown an airplane?
True (Suprisingly...Owen told me so it's his fault if it's wrong...)
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Do convertibles affect their aerdynamics?
Yes because when the wind goes over the car it goes in through the open space.
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Is there such thing as a hybrid airplane/car?
An American company on a mission to build practical flying cars has begun feasibility studies of a vertical takeoff and landing plug-in hybrid electric flying car—the TF-X™,so yes.
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How long was Wilber Wright's lifespan?
Wilbur Wright lived from April 16, 1867 – May 30, 1912. http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wright_brothers
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When was the first plane ever made?
On December 17, 1903
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Has a dog gone to space?
Yes, his name was Laika.
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Do cars/motorcycles use aerodynamics?
Yes.
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What was the Wright Brothers airplane called?
Their airplane was called "Flyer".
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How long does a runway have to be for an A380 to take off?
In order for an A380 to take off safely, aapproximately 14,000 feet of runway space is needed. http://www.quora.com/How-long-of-a-runway-does-the-Airbus-A380-800-need-for-takeoff
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How long does it take to take off on a Airbus A380?
45 seconds.
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Who invented the ramjet?
Albert Fonó's invented the ramjet.
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What is the fastest speed for a motorcycle?
Riding his Top Oil-Ack Attack on 25 September 2010, Robinson achieved an average speed of 605.697 km/h (376.363 mi/h) over one measured kilometer (0.6 miles) at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah, USA.Sep 25, 2010
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Who discovered aerodynamics?
George Cayley www.scientistsandfriends.com/aerodynamics.html
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What are the main forces of flight?
Drag,Lift,Thrust, and Weight.
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What is the name of the first hybrid of an airplane and a helicopter made?
V-22 Osprey
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What is the most common airplane in world war one?
Bombers.
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When was the first motorcycle made?
It was designed and built by the German inventors Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach in Bad Cannstatt, Germany in 1885.
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What is thrust?
Thrust is the force which moves an aircraft through the air. Thrust is used to overcome the drag of an airplane, and to overcome the weight of a rocket. Thrust is generated by the engines of the aircraft through some kind of propulsion system.
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How many seats are in an AirBus A380?
There are 853 seats in an Airbus A380.
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Who was the first pilot to fly over the Atlantic?
Charles Lindbherg.
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How do helicopters fly?
The blades are tilted to bend the wind and the tail rotors make the helicopter turn.
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How does a car use aerodynamics?
Since the car frame is slanted it bends the wind.
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How fast does a supersonic jet go?
4,724 ft/s
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