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Helicopters land where planes can’t.

Helicopters land where planes can’t.

Flight attendants were originally called “stewardesses.”

Flight attendants were originally called “stewardesses.”

The smallest commercial jet is the Embraer Phenom 100.

The smallest commercial jet is the Embraer Phenom 100.

Planes hate icy wings.

Planes hate icy wings.

The longest non-stop flight in the world is from Singapore to New York.

The longest non-stop flight in the world is from Singapore to New York.

About 2 million pets fly in U.S. airplanes every year.

About 2 million pets fly in U.S. airplanes every year.

The highest skydive ever made was from 135,890 feet.

The highest skydive ever made was from 135,890 feet.

Air traffic controllers are multitasking heroes.

Air traffic controllers are multitasking heroes.

In-flight meals are usually prepared 12 hours before your flight.

In-flight meals are usually prepared 12 hours before your flight.

The largest airport parking lot in the world is at Denver Airport.

The largest airport parking lot in the world is at Denver Airport.

Earn miles without even flying!

Earn miles without even flying!

Airlines paint their planes with special paint to reduce fuel consumption.

Airlines paint their planes with special paint to reduce fuel consumption.

Pilots use night vision to land during nighttime flights.

Pilots use night vision to land during nighttime flights.

The safest place to sit in an airplane is in the middle of the plane.

The safest place to sit in an airplane is in the middle of the plane.

Why are helicopters so noisy?

Why are helicopters so noisy?

Airplane windows are oval-shaped to reduce pressure differences.

Airplane windows are oval-shaped to reduce pressure differences.

To become a commercial pilot in the U.S., you need 1,500 flight hours.

To become a commercial pilot in the U.S., you need 1,500 flight hours.

Turbulence is scary but harmless.

Turbulence is scary but harmless.

Some cargo planes can carry up to 240 tons of cargo.

Some cargo planes can carry up to 240 tons of cargo.

American Airlines operates the most flights per day worldwide.

American Airlines operates the most flights per day worldwide.

Boeing and Airbus are the two largest airplane manufacturers.

Boeing and Airbus are the two largest airplane manufacturers.

Jet engines roar louder than concerts.

Jet engines roar louder than concerts.

The biggest airliner in the world is the Airbus A380.

The biggest airliner in the world is the Airbus A380.

Commercial jets burn about 5 gallons of fuel per mile flown.

Commercial jets burn about 5 gallons of fuel per mile flown.

Becoming a pilot is no joke.

Becoming a pilot is no joke.

Airplanes are designed to stay intact even after a crash.

Airplanes are designed to stay intact even after a crash.

Flight attendants must undergo over 1,500 hours of training.

Flight attendants must undergo over 1,500 hours of training.

The Wright Brothers made their first successful flight in 1903.

The Wright Brothers made their first successful flight in 1903.

Why aren’t black boxes black?

Why aren’t black boxes black?

The longest recorded flight delay was 37 hours!

The longest recorded flight delay was 37 hours!

The most luxurious private jet can cost over $100 million.

The most luxurious private jet can cost over $100 million.

The odds of dying in a plane crash are 1 in 11 million.

The odds of dying in a plane crash are 1 in 11 million.

Helicopter blades slice through air like razors.

Helicopter blades slice through air like razors.

Pilots retire at age 65 in many countries.

Pilots retire at age 65 in many countries.

Airlines perform routine maintenance on their engines every 500-1,000 hours of flight.

Airlines perform routine maintenance on their engines every 500-1,000 hours of flight.

The fastest aircraft ever is the SR-71 Blackbird.

The fastest aircraft ever is the SR-71 Blackbird.

Airplane tires don’t burst upon landing.

Airplane tires don’t burst upon landing.

The longest non-stop flight in the world is from Singapore to New York.

The longest non-stop flight in the world is from Singapore to New York.

Pilot uniforms have a special design to make pilots look taller.

Pilot uniforms have a special design to make pilots look taller.

Turbulence is usually caused by weather changes or air currents.

Turbulence is usually caused by weather changes or air currents.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International is the busiest airport.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International is the busiest airport.