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Fixed-wing aircraft

technology Maturity 7-9

Some things can fly in the sky.

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Chinese Kite.jpg
They use wings to stay up. Kites use the wind to fly. Big planes use engines to fly.
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Tarom.b737-700.yr-bgg.arp.jpg
This helps people travel far. Do you like to see things fly?

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Wright Flyer III above.jpg
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Flightline at Kabul International Airport.jpeg
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