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The science behind a plane nosediving
A plane nosediving is one of the most frightening scenarios in aviation. But what actually causes it? In this video, we break down the mechanics behind sudden descents and loss of control. From ...
Air travel has become such a routine part of modern life that many passengers rarely stop to consider the engineering marvels surrounding them. Every detail inside an aircraft, from the shape of the ...
When your plane begins making its final descent from 30,000 feet (9,000 meters), you think the worst is over. Then, mere minutes before reaching the landing strip, the whole plane shudders as ...
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