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What are the odds you will die in a plane crash?

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How C-130s Are Built (5:07)

The C-130 is one of the largest and most powerful cargo planes in the world. Find out how such a mammoth aircraft works in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Helicopters Work (1:11)

Helicopters use various degrees of balance and rotation to fly. Learn how helicopters work in this HowStuffWorks video.

How Did This Airplane Avoid Crashing? (1:30)

Watch this Reuters video showing a Lufthansa flight to Hamburg that nearly ended in disaster. Flying through storms and battling strong gusts of wind this expert team of pilots avoided disaster as they tried to land at the Hamburg airport.

Airplane Race in Australia (1:20)

Watch this video to see the results of the Red Bull air race series in Australia. A retired USAF pilot won the series this year with some of the most amazing flying you'll ever see. Pilots routinely pulled up to 10Gs, meaning their bodies felt 10... More »

Airport Security (9:27)

Learn about airport security in this video from UC Davis.

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Science of Star Wars: Skycar (1:05)

The Skycar is a high performance airplane. Learn more about this plane that can go 300 miles per hour on The Science Channel's "Science of Star Wars."

Science of Star Wars: Springtail Vehicle (1:35)

See this personal air vehicle that may be close to resting in your garage. Learn more about the springtail vehicle on The Science Channel's series, "Science of Star Wars."

Science of Star Wars: Helios Plane (0:49)

The Helios Plane is the slowest airplane in the world. However, it is run on solar power and can fly higher than any other plane. Learn more on The Science Channel's "Science of Star Wars."

Science of Star Wars: The Blackbird Spy Plane (1:56)

See how the Blackbird has remained the fastest airplane in the world to this day. The plane represents a breakthrough in stealth design. Over 1000 missiles have been shot at it, but none has hit it. Learn more in this video from the Science Channel.

GI Factory: Piloting the Chinook (0:40)

It takes a crew of three to pilot a Chinook CH-47 helicopter, which is equipped with night vision, machine guns and missile warning systems. Learn more about the Chinook on the Military Channel's "100 Greatest Discoveries."

GI Factory: Overview of the Chinook Helicopter (1:31)

The Military Channel's "GI Factory" takes a trip to Philadelphia to look at Boeing's Chinook CH 47 helicopter.

Daily Planet: Tracking Baggage (4:07)

When checking into the airport, your bag's information is typed into the computer first, producing a computer map that dictates where your bag goes. Photoelectric eyes and scanners on the conveyer belts control bag movement.

Plane Crash (2:40)

What are the odds you will die in a plane crash?

What Are the Odds? Plane Crash (2:39)

What are the odds you will die in a plane crash? Learn more about odds in this video.

How Helicopters Work (1:11)

Helicopters use various degrees of balance and rotation to fly. Learn how helicopters work in this HowStuffWorks video.