Airplane flying

Airplane flying

Basic technical knowledge and skills associated with piloting airplanes.

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altitude engine

Aviation; Airplane flying

A reciprocating aircraft engine having a rated takeoff power that is producible from sea level to an established higher altitude.

angle of attack

Aviation; Airplane flying

The acute angle between the chord line of the airfoil and the direction of the relative wind.

angle of incidence

Aviation; Airplane flying

The angle formed by the chord line of the wing and a line parallel to the longitudinal axis of the airplane.

A complete inspection of an aircraft and engine, required by the Code of Federal Regulations, to be accomplished every 12 calendar months on all certificated aircraft. Only an A&P technician holding ...

anti-icing

Aviation; Airplane flying

The prevention of the formation of ice on a surface. Ice may be prevented by using heat or by covering the surface with a chemical that prevents water from reaching the surface. Anti-icing should not ...

attitude indicator

Aviation; Airplane flying

An instrument which uses an artificial horizon and miniature airplane to depict the position of the airplane in relation to the true horizon. The attitude indicator senses roll as well as pitch, ...