Airplane!
1980
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3 days ago · Airplane! (alternatively titled Flying High!) is a 1980 American disaster comedy film written and directed by Jim Abrahams and brothers David and Jerry Zucker in their directorial debuts, and produced by Jon Davison.It stars Robert Hays and Julie Hagerty and features Leslie Nielsen, Robert Stack, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Lorna Patterson.
Jul 13, 2024 · Concorde, the first supersonic passenger-carrying commercial airplane (or supersonic transport, SST), built jointly by aircraft manufacturers in Great Britain and France.
Jul 12, 2024 · A jet engine is any of a class of internal-combustion engines that propel aircraft by means of the rearward discharge of a jet of fluid, usually hot exhaust gases generated by burning fuel with air drawn in from the atmosphere.
Jul 22, 2024 · Airliners are commonly classified as either the large wide-body aircraft, medium narrow-body aircraft and smaller regional jet . Most airliners today are powered by jet engines, because they are capable of safely operating at high speeds and generate sufficient thrust to power large-capacity aircraft.
5 days ago · The Adams Company, Dubuque, Iowa / F.O. Farwell, engines for gyrocopters. Adams-Farwell 36 hp 5-cyl rotary engine 4.25 in × 3.25 in (108 mm × 83 mm) Adams-Farwell 50 HP; Adams-Farwell 55 hp 5-cyl rotary 5.25 in × 5 in (133 mm × 127 mm) Adams-Farwell 63 hp 5-cyl rotary 5.625 in × 5 in (142.9 mm × 127.0 mm) Adams-Farwell 72 hp 5-cyl rotary 6 in × 6 in (150 mm × 150 mm)
Jul 18, 2024 · Airplanes have revolutionized travel, from the Wright brothers’ historic flight to the advanced technology of today. They connect people and cultures across the globe, shaping the world we live in.
Jul 7, 2024 · Airlines + Airports. These Are the Safest Seats on an Airplane, According to Aviation Experts. Remember that no matter where you sit, flying is still the safest form of transportation. By....
Jul 16, 2024 · NASA is with you when you fly. pictured: NASA F-104 and T-38 flying in formation from 1975. welcome to the flight line – FEATURED AERONAUTICS content. Explore NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate.
Jul 22, 2024 · Updated: July 22, 2024. Read our Trust & Transparency Statement. Key Topics: Airline Fleets by Aircraft Manufacturers. FAQ: Major Aircraft Orders and Airline Fleets. Over the past 25 years, the airline industry has witnessed several significant commercial aircraft orders that have made headlines.
Jul 11, 2024 · airfoil, shaped surface, such as an airplane wing, tail, or propeller blade, that produces lift and drag when moved through the air. An airfoil produces a lifting force that acts at right angles to the airstream and a dragging force that acts in the same direction as the airstream.
