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Cambridge scientist debunks flying myth

Aeroplanes can fly because their wings cause the air pressure underneath to be greater than that above, lifting them into the air. But engineers have for years been frustrated by a theory which wrongly explains what causes the change in pressure to occur.

The myth is commonly found in school textbooks and aeroplane flight [...]

“It’s A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” – The Flying Scenes

"It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" – The Flying Scenes

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OK, this is low.

End Airport-Security Shoe-Removal Misery

Are you a frequent flyer, airport staff or airline crew-member? Put an end to airport-security shoe-removal misery with Airport-Friendly shoes!

Metal-free shoes and boots, which don’t set off the alarms in metal detectors, are now available from many shoe manufacturers. Many can be found online at Zappos.

I chose the Florsheim Berkley slipons, in [...]

The new twin-tailed A340

Taken at Virgin Atlantic Gatehouse

Fantastic Harrier Video: It’s Not War

ItsNotWar from One F on Vimeo.

Includes excerpts from the final UK Harrier GR9/T12 flight on 15 Dec 2010, during which a 16 ship formation was flown. Includes RF 10-3, Auriga 10 and RAF Wittering/Cottesmore.

Some Great Harrier 16-Ship Photos

This is the leader of the 16-Ship taking off for the rehearsal for the final Harrier flights on 15 Dec 2010. Many more over at FourFax Photo (c) MoD

16-Ship Harrier Formation

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First Virgin Aircraft in Lyon

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