Could you get sucked out of a hole in the side of your airplane? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Chuck Nice break down all the scientific details to notice on your next flight, from wing shapes to why you shouldn’t jump during takeoff and landing.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction: Airplanes Have Changed
00:20 - Where Gates Come From
01:07 - Fueling
02:12 - Tesselation
3:40 - Cabin Air Pressure
08:29 - Jumping During Takeoff
10:36 - The Shape of the Plane
13:42 - The Hole in the Side of the Plane Myth
15:15 - Landing is Tricky
19:48 - Shoutout to the Spruce Goose
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