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Assignment Discovery: Hindenburg Metal Fatigue

Metal fatigue was often the cause of airship crashes. The lightweight materials used were liable to bend so airships were made rigid. Learn more in Discovery Channel's "Assignment Discovery."


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How C-130s Are Built

How C-130s Are Built (5:07)

The C-130 is one of the largest and most powerful cargo planes in the world. Find out how such a mammoth aircraft works in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Helicopters Work

How Helicopters Work (1:11)

Helicopters use various degrees of balance and rotation to fly. Learn how helicopters work in this HowStuffWorks video.

Israeli Flying Car

Israeli Flying Car (1:13)

Watch this video about flying cars on HowStuffWorks. Rafi Yoeli, President & CEO of Urban Aeronautics, says the flying cars are the first to be designed and used in densely-populated areas and for emergency evacuations. He says the flying cars will... More »

Flying Heavy Metal: Episode 3

Flying Heavy Metal: Episode 3 (1:40)

Check out this clip, where Bruce explores the high standards for safety at Boeing.

The Wright Brothers: The Four Forces of Flight

The Wright Brothers: The Four Forces of Flight (2:07)

The four forces responsible for flight are weight, lift, drag and thrust. Learn more about the dynamics of flight in this video.

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Science of Star Wars: Skycar

Science of Star Wars: Skycar (1:05)

The Skycar is a high performance airplane. Learn more about this plane that can go 300 miles per hour on The Science Channel's "Science of Star Wars."

Science of Star Wars: Springtail Vehicle

Science of Star Wars: Springtail Vehicle (1:35)

See this personal air vehicle that may be close to resting in your garage. Learn more about the springtail vehicle on The Science Channel's series, "Science of Star Wars."

Science of Star Wars: Helios Plane

Science of Star Wars: Helios Plane (0:49)

The Helios Plane is the slowest airplane in the world. However, it is run on solar power and can fly higher than any other plane. Learn more on The Science Channel's "Science of Star Wars."

Science of Star Wars: The Blackbird Spy Plane

Science of Star Wars: The Blackbird Spy Plane (1:56)

See how the Blackbird has remained the fastest airplane in the world to this day. The plane represents a breakthrough in stealth design. Over 1000 missiles have been shot at it, but none has hit it. Learn more in this video from the Science Channel.

GI Factory: Piloting the Chinook

GI Factory: Piloting the Chinook (0:40)

It takes a crew of three to pilot a Chinook CH-47 helicopter, which is equipped with night vision, machine guns and missile warning systems. Learn more about the Chinook on the Military Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries."

GI Factory: Overview of the Chinook Helicopter

GI Factory: Overview of the Chinook Helicopter (1:31)

The Military Channel's "GI Factory" takes a trip to Philadelphia to look at Boeing's Chinook CH 47 helicopter.

The Wright Brothers: History Is Made

The Wright Brothers: History Is Made (6:27)

History was made on December 17, 1903, when Orville Wright flew a powered aircraft.

The Wright Brothers: The Search for a Motor

The Wright Brothers: The Search for a Motor (0:54)

The Wright Brothers had figured out how to control the aircraft; now it was time to build a motor to build the first power aircraft.

The Wright Brothers: A Test Area Is Needed

The Wright Brothers: A Test Area Is Needed (2:18)

Now that the Wright Brothers had built a glider they needed the perfect place to test it. Kitty Hawk was chosen.

The Wright Brothers: Bird Watching

The Wright Brothers: Bird Watching (1:58)

The Wright Brothers observed the wings of hawks and buzzards and noticed that the movements of the wings could be used to control the wings of a plane.