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Why does Google's Wing drone have dimples?
The question What operational aspects of Alphabet's Wing drone delivery service will be the same as that of an airline? includes a cropped photo of a google drone from FAA Certifies Google's Wing ...
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What's the function of the plate behind the wheels of the Pilatus Porter?
Anyone knows what's the plate behind the wheel of the Pilatus Porter for?
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What is this in the window? [duplicate]
Every time I have flown and sat in a window seat, I have noticed this small tube at the base of the window.
It looks like it might be either metal or a small air pocket, but I'm not sure. I've been ...
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What is this protrusion on the door?
There's something below the door on almost every commercial aircraft. What is inside that box? The protrusion can be seen from the interior of the aircraft.
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What is this device they bring on board from the jet bridge when we park?
Every time I deplane a Virgin America A320, I notice that they grab something from the jet bridge, and stuff it between the jump seats. I haven't seen any other commercial airlines with things like ...
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