At four o'clock in the afternoon, JAT Flight 367 was flying at 10,149m over the Czech Republic on its way to Zagreb. A minute later, a bomb tore through the front baggage compartment of the DC-9, blowing the nose of the plane clean off. 28 people were on board. One of those people survived the fall.

Vesna Vulović.

Flying isn't my favourite thing in the world because I get so caught up in wondering how it all works. "Why is this giant aluminium tube even in the air?", "why is that guy so fidgety?", "why are the lights flickering?"... you get the point. I worry. But this short, sweet explanation of how a plane actually flies puts me at ease.

Thank you, physics.

If you're an anxious flyer, here's one way to calm your nerves as your flight begins: count to 100.

Could a plane land on a circular runway?

This is what this video attempts to figure out, using a high tech flight simulator. The answer appears to be 'yes', but we asked a pilot for feedback.

Jet lag can make your otherwise fun trip a bummer, but there are a number of ways to prevent it or cope with it. One way to curb it? Pick an early evening flight.

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Sitting for long periods of time, like during a cross-country or international flight, can lead to serious cramping and discomfort. But you also put yourself at risk of deep vein thrombosis, or blood clots in your legs. These six pre-flight stretches can help lower that risk.

Globally, the rules on how to legally and safely fly your drone can vary quite a bit. This guide helps you find out what the rules are in your country.