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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. 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!

  6. Explore the World of Aviation - Airplanes.com

    Modern day inventions, such as the Lockheed U-2, show how aeronautics have influenced the advancement of flight in the modern age.

  7. 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.

  8. Roll, Pitch, and Yaw | How Things Fly

    Roll, Pitch, and Yaw How is Controlling an Airplane Different than Controlling a Car or Boat? Stability and control are much more complex for an airplane, which can move freely in three dimensions, than …

  9. 20 Types of Airplanes and Their Uses [With Pictures & Names]

    Airplanes are one of the most safe and secure forms of transportation in the world. In simple terms, an airplane is a vehicle that has wings and at least one engine and is equipped for moving through the …

  10. Single Engine Piston Aircraft for sale - New & Used - Trade-A-Plane

    We have 2504 Single Engine Piston aircraft for sale. Search our listings for new & used airplanes, helicopters, & jets updated daily from 100's of private sellers & dealers.