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  1. Airplane! - Wikipedia

    It is a parody of the disaster film genre, particularly the 1957 Paramount film Zero Hour!, from which it borrows the plot, central characters, and some dialogue. [7][8] It also draws many elements from …

  2. Airplane! (1980) - IMDb

    Jul 2, 1980 · After the crew becomes sick with food poisoning, a neurotic ex-fighter pilot must safely land a commercial airplane full of passengers.

  3. Airplane | Definition, Types, Mechanics, & Facts | Britannica

    An airplane is any of a class of fixed-wing aircraft that is heavier than air, propelled by a screw propeller or a high-velocity jet, and supported by the dynamic reaction of the air against its wings. Learn more …

  4. How Airplanes Work - HowStuffWorks

    In this article, we'll walk through the basic principles of aviation and the various forces at work in any given flight. Airplanes take advantage of four forces. Drop a stone into the ocean and it will sink into …

  5. Airplane Parts and Function | Glenn Research Center | NASA

    Oct 4, 2022 · This page shows the parts of an airplane and their functions. Airplanes are transportation devices which are designed to move people and cargo from one place to another.

  6. How planes work | the science of flight - Explain that Stuff

    Mar 11, 2025 · Thanks to their successful experiments with powered flight, the airplane is rightfully recognized as one of the greatest inventions of all time. Let's take a closer look at how it works!

  7. Plane Crashes | Airplane Crashes | AP News

    Stay informed and read the latest news of plane crashes and airplane incidents from The Associated Press, the definitive source for independent journalism from every corner of the globe.

  8. 37 Types of Planes that Rule the Sky (With Photos)

    Feb 27, 2024 · Fixed-wing planes, typically powered by engines, represent a significant evolution in aviation technology. This article will focus specifically on fixed-wing aircraft, categorizing them into …

  9. Airplanes: what they are, how they fly, what types there are - Ferrovial

    An airplane is a vehicle that has wings and one or more engines and is capable of moving through the air. The word aircraft is also commonly used to refer to planes, though it can actually be used for …

  10. Beginner's Guide to Aeronautics - NASA

    May 11, 2023 · The Wright Way will show you the basic math and physics that led to the invention of the airplane by the Wright Brothers. This site was built for middle to high school students.