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Airplane flying
Basic technical knowledge and skills associated with piloting airplanes.
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Maximum ramp weight
Aviation; Airplane flying
The total weight of a loaded aircraft, including all fuel. It is greater than the takeoff weight due to the fuel that will be burned during the taxi and runup operations. Ramp weight may also be ...
Maximum allowable takeoff power
Aviation; Airplane flying
The maximum power an engine is allowed to develop for a limited period of time; usually about one minute.
Manifold pressure (MP)
Aviation; Airplane flying
The absolute pressure of the fuel/air mixture within the intake manifold, usually indicated in inches of mercury.
Manoeuvring speed (VA)
Aviation; Airplane flying
The maximum speed where full, abrupt control movement can be used without overstressing the airframe.
Manoeuvrability
Aviation; Airplane flying
Ability of an aircraft to change directions along a flightpath and withstand the stresses imposed upon it.
Maximum landing weight
Aviation; Airplane flying
The greatest weight that an airplane normally is allowed to have at landing.
Main gear
Aviation; Airplane flying
The wheels of an aircraft's landing gear that supports the major part of the aircraft's weight.
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