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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2626: Parasite Airplanes

Dr. John Lienhard

Posted on May 28, 2023 · Episode: 2626 Little airplanes riding in big airplanes — but they’re called Parasites. Today, parasite airplanes.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2866: How Many Wings or Strings?

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Posted on September 9, 2023 · Episode: 2866 How many wings on an aeroplane — How many strings on a violin? Thoughts on the maturation of technologies. Today, How many wings or strings on an aeroplane or a violin?

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2702: Octave Chanute

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Posted on July 15, 2023 · Episode: 2702 Octave Chanute, scholarly mentor of the Wright Brothers. Today, Octave Chanute.

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Engines of Our Ingenuity 2590: Orville Wright and Flight

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Posted on April 30, 2023 · Episode: 2590 In which Orville Wright tries to predict the future of the aeroplane. Today, Orville Wrignt and flight.

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