At the Wright-Patterson Air Force base in Ohio, researchers are developing drones that replicate the flight mechanics of moths, hawks and other inhabitants of the natural world.

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Other retirement benefits cover flight attendants, mechanics and some other staff.

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In addition to consumer use, the airlines are planning to use Wi-Fi for onboard medical diagnostics, weather updates, and in-flight equipment monitoring, so ground mechanics arrive at a flight knowing what needs to be serviced.

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Prior efforts had been a mixture of trial and error and hard work mixed with a basic understanding of the mechanics of flight.

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In addition to the critiques received on the Forbes website, I got a number of private e-mails from mechanics, flight attendants and pilots unanimously thanking me for sharing this abomination with the world, shining a bright light on the double standards of the cronyism rampant in corporate America today.

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Instead, the engines will deliver a steady stream of data that can be monitored by mechanics, even during a flight in real time.

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During flight operations the captain can normally be found on the bridge directly involved in the mechanics of positioning and preparing the ship for launch and recovery of aircraft, ensuring the safe navigation of the ship and overseeing flight deck operations.

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