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Who made the first paper plane?
The earliest reference to paper airplanes I know is that Jack Northrop used paper airplanes in the 1930's to help in his ideas for flying wing airplanes.I believe that I can extend your history of paper airplanes back to at least 1908-1909.
Are hydraulics on airplanes?
Yes. They are used in wheels and...stuff....
Who are are the people that build airplanes?
A and P [ airfames and powerplants
What kind of engineer designs airplanes?
An aeronautical or mechanical engineer.
How many planes has Boeing invented?
None no the Boeing company invented many airplanes and they are about 9 different original commercial models with more that are actually a result of upgrading original airplanes.
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