Why Are Airplane Black Boxes Orange?
Airplane black boxes are painted bright orange so investigators can find them quickly after a crash. International and national regulations…
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Helicopter Bolt Cost: Why One Bolt Costs $8,000
How certification, traceability, testing, and low-volume production make some helicopter fasteners cost thousands of dollars, and why you cannot substitute…
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B-36 Peacemaker: The Colossal Bomber That Bridged Eras
The airplane that once cast a shadow longer than a football field was born from a fear that Europe could…
