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Airplane flying
Basic technical knowledge and skills associated with piloting airplanes.
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weight and balance
Aviation; Airplane flying
The aircraft is said to be in weight and balance when the gross weight of the aircraft is under the max gross weight, and the center of gravity is within limits and will remain in limits for the ...
wheelbarrowing
Aviation; Airplane flying
A condition caused when forward yoke or stick pressure during takeoff or landing causes the aircraft to ride on the nosewheel alone.
wind correction angle
Aviation; Airplane flying
Correction applied to the course to establish a heading so that track will coincide with course.
wind direction indicators
Aviation; Airplane flying
Indicators that include a wind sock, wind tee, or tetrahedron. Visual reference will determine wind direction and runway in use.
wind shear
Aviation; Airplane flying
A sudden, drastic shift in windspeed, direction, or both that may occur in the horizontal or vertical plane.
windmilling
Aviation; Airplane flying
When the air moving through a propeller creates the rotational energy.
windsock
Aviation; Airplane flying
A truncated cloth cone open at both ends and mounted on a freewheeling pivot that indicates the direction from which the wind is blowing.
