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1ear squeeze — ▪ physiology also called Aerotitis, Aero otitis, Barotitis, or Baro otitis, effects of a difference in pressure between the internal ear spaces and the external ear canal. These effects may include severe pain, inflammation, bleeding,… …
2Donald Beatty — Donald Croom Beatty (April 11, 1900 – July 12, 1980) was an American aviator, explorer, and inventor. Beatty was the son of Isaac Beatty, Jr and Hughie Duffee Beatty of Birmingham, Alabama (USA). He began his flying career as a teenager by… …
3Airliner — The Boeing 747 was the first wide body airliner. Pictured is the 747 8I model which first flew in 2011 …
4flight, history of — ▪ aviation Introduction development of heavier than air flying machines. Important landmarks and events along the way to the invention of the airplane include an understanding of the dynamic reaction of lifting surfaces (or wings), building… …
5STS-119 — Mission insignia Mission statistics Mission name STS 119 Space shuttle Discovery …
6Apollo Command/Service Module — Apollo CSM The Apollo 15 CSM in lunar orbit Description Role: Earth and Lunar Orbit Crew: 3; CDR, CM pilot, LM pilot Dimensions Height: 36.2 ft 11.03 m …
7Space Shuttle Challenger disaster — For more information about the final mission and crew of the Challenger, see STS 51 L. Space Shuttle Challenger s smoke plume after the in flight breakup that killed all seven crew members …
8Cessna 340 — Cessna 335/340 1979 Cessna 340A Role Light twin aircraft Manufacturer Cess …
9Decompression sickness — Caisson disease [decompression sickness] Classification and external resources Two United States Navy sailors prepare for training inside a decompression chamber …
10Descent (aircraft) — A descent during air travel is any portion where an aircraft decreases altitude, and is the opposite of an ascent or climb. Descents are an essential component of an approach to landing. Other intentional descents might be to avoid traffic, poor… …
