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Aircraft

Any machine or device that is capable of atmospheric flight either by buoyancy or by the movement of air over its surfaces.

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Stress management

Aviation; Aircraft

The personal analysis of the kinds of stress experienced while flying, the application of appropriate stress assessment tools, and other coping mechanisms.

Angle of incidence

Aviation; Aircraft

The angle formed by the chord line of the wing and a line parallel to the longitudinal axis of the airplane.

Lag

Aviation; Aircraft

The delay that occurs before an instrument needle attains a stable indication.

Structural icing

Aviation; Aircraft

The accumulation of ice on the exterior of the aircraft.

Amendment status

Aviation; Aircraft

The circulation date and revision number of an instrument approach procedure, printed above the procedure identification.

Isogonic lines

Aviation; Aircraft

Lines drawn across aeronautical charts to connect points having the same magnetic variation.

Stepdown fix

Aviation; Aircraft

The point after which additional descent is permitted within a segment of an IAP.

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