Airplane flying

Airplane flying

Basic technical knowledge and skills associated with piloting airplanes.

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minimum drag speed (L/DMAX)

Aviation; Airplane flying

The point on the total drag curve where the lift-to-drag ratio is the greatest. At this speed, total drag is minimized.

V-bars

Aviation; Airplane flying

The flight director displays on the attitude indicator that provide control guidance to the pilot.

The whirlwind of a propeller plane revolves around the plane. This turmoil strikes the left side of the vertical fin, causing the plane to yaw slightly. Offset of the vertical stabilizer is sometimes ...

Altitude chamber

Aviation; Airplane flying

A device that simulates high altitude conditions by reducing the interior pressure. The occupants will suffer from the same physiological conditions as flight at high altitude in an unpressurized ...

Annual inspection

Aviation; Airplane flying

A complete inspection of an aircraft and engine, required by the Code of Federal Regulations, to be accomplished every 12 calendar months on all certificated aircraft. Only an A&P technician holding ...

Attitude indicator

Aviation; Airplane flying

An instrument which uses an artificial horizon and miniature airplane to depict the position of the airplane in relation to the true horizon. The attitude indicator senses roll as well as pitch, ...

Anti-icing

Aviation; Airplane flying

The prevention of the formation of ice on a surface. Ice may be prevented by using heat or by covering the surface with a chemical that prevents water from reaching the surface. Anti-icing should not ...