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MythBusters S4E24 — Concrete Glider
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MythBusters•Season 4•Episode 24

Concrete Glider

7.3/10 · 147 votesNov 8, 2006

Ranked #22 of 28 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

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Adam and Jamie test the old engineering challenge that you can't make a concrete glider fly. Kari, Grant and Tory find out just how dangerous it is to stand too close to the edge of a train platform.

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Adam Savage

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Jamie Hyneman

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Kari Byron

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Tory Belleci

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Grant Imahara

Grant Imahara

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Robert Lee

Robert Lee

Self - Narrator (voice)

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Episode Summary

"Concrete Glider" is episode 24 of MythBusters season 4. It scored 7.3/10 from 147 votes, ranking #22 of 28 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on November 8, 2006.

Next: E25 · Firearms FolkloreBest of Season 4