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The US Navy’s flying aircraft carrier was real—and it didn’t end well

Summary and Key Points: A century ago, the U.S. Navy tested a startling idea: a “flying aircraft carrier.” -The rigid airships USS Akron and USS Macon carried and launched tiny Curtiss F9C Sparrowhawk ...

Terrifying Video Shows Plane Flying with Shredded Engine After Crew Hears ‘Loud Bang’ Mid-Flight

A visibly mangled and charred engine could be seen through the window of the Arik Air aircraft ...
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Why Airplanes Fly at 35,000 Feet, According to a Pilot

Here's what that means for turbulence. Every flier waits to hear those magic words after takeoff: “We have reached cruising altitude; you’re now free to move about the cabin.” But what is cruising ...

This Lockheed Flying Aircraft Carrier Concept Would Have Been Terrifying

Modern machines of war are intimidating, but Lockheed drew up plans for a flying aircraft carrier in the 1960s that was would ...
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What happens if you don't turn on airplane mode when flying, according to a pilot

Flight safety is top of mind given recent high-profile crashes, like a Delta plane's fiery crash landing in Canada last week. Ask a traveler for their thoughts on airplane mode and their response is ...