Airplane flying

Airplane flying

Basic technical knowledge and skills associated with piloting airplanes.

Industry: Aviation

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Airplane flying

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.

Core airflow

Aviation; Airplane flying

Air drawn into the engine for the gas generator.

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.