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Airplane flying
Basic technical knowledge and skills associated with piloting airplanes.
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Cowl flaps
Aviation; Airplane flying
Devices arranged around certain air-cooled engine cowlings which may be opened or closed to regulate the flow of air around the engine.
Controllable pitch propeller
Aviation; Airplane flying
A propeller in which the blade angle can be changed during flight by a control in the cockpit.
Coordination
Aviation; Airplane flying
The ability to use the hands and feet together subconsciously and in the proper relationship to produce desired results in the airplane.
Controllability
Aviation; Airplane flying
A measure of the response of an aircraft relative to the pilot's flight control inputs.
Ground effect
Aviation; Airplane flying
A condition of improved performance encountered when an airplane is operating very close to the ground. When an airplane's wing is under the influence of ground effect, there is a reduction in ...
Ground adjustable trim tab
Aviation; Airplane flying
A metal trim tab on a control surface that is not adjustable in flight. Bent in one direction or another while on the ground to apply trim forces to the control surface.
