We fly on airplanes and think we understand how they work. But, do we really?
Most of us take for granted the fact that airplanes just fly when we get on them. We often completely overlook the technicalities involved in achieving flight. And one of the key areas that few of us consider is the amount of fuel that is used by jet aircraft.
For example, a Boeing 747 burns up to one gallon of fuel every second!
Read more courtesy of one of our favourite sites, SimpleFlying.com
And while you’re still curious, have a look at how airplanes fly.
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