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General aviation
The science and practice of artificial flight which involves the design, development, production, operation of aircraft or heavier-than-air machines.
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Pilot in command
Aviation; General aviation
The pilot responsible for the operation and safety of an aircraft during flight time.
Ramjet
Aviation; General aviation
An aerodynamic duct in which fuel is burned to produce a high-velocity propulsive jet.
Roll
Aviation; General aviation
Of the three axes in flight, this specifies the action around a central point.
Trim tab
Aviation; General aviation
A small, auxiliary control surface in the trailing edge of a wingform, adjustable mechanically or by hand, to counteract ("trim") aerodynamic forces on the main control surfaces.
Useful load
Aviation; General aviation
The weight of crew, passengers, fuel, baggage, and ballast, generally excluding emergency or portable equipment and ordnance.
Upwash
Aviation; General aviation
The slight, upward flow of air just prior to its reaching the leading edge of a rapidly moving airfoil.
