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Why is volcanic ash a safety risk to planes?

Once again, the airspace of the UK and mainland Europe is threatened by the increased activity of a volcano in Iceland, but what’s the problem with volcanic ash and why is it a danger to aircraft?

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How does Solar Impulse work?

We take a look at the solar plane that’s setting all sorts of records, including today’s feat of becoming the first internationally flown Sun-powered aircraft

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B-2 Stealth Bomber

Currently in action in Libya, we take a look at how this formidable member of the United States Air Force works

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Top Five Facts: Autopilot

Using it in planes is all well and good, but I won’t be happy until a computer can drive my car…

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Top Five Facts: SR-71 Blackbird

Behind the, uh, joystick of this legendary high-speed aircraft

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Top Five Facts: Harriers

With the Harriers on their way to being cut you might want to brush up on your knowledge

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Amazing Pictures: World War II Bomber

This stunning picture shows a B17 Flying Fortress World War Two bomber struggling to stay in the air as two of its engines catch on fire.

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Why do those long, white clouds form behind jets?

Find out the answer right here.

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How does the speedometer on an aeroplane work?

The official name for an aircraft speedometer is an Airspeed Indicator or ASI

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