so peoople can get around faster and easier
to fly over oceans and to get places faster
A single person can build an airplane.
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You don't need a degree, you need a license.
so it can fly
a passport and a plane ticket
an airplane
they need a lot alot of fuel1
Typically, operating an airplane is called "flying" and it requires a private pilot license (at minimum) from the FAA. - - - - - It depends on the kind of airplane it is, and what you plan to do with it. The licenses and certificates you need to fly a Piper Cherokee (single-engine piston airplane that isn't pressurized) are far different from what you need to fly a 747.
paper and glue
faster transportation
It depends on how big the airplane is. If it's a Boeing 747, it'll need about 180 knots to prevent stalling, but if its a Cessna, it'll need only about 55 knots.
you do not use gas for an airplane you would use a cemical/ assid