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Dealing with vehicles or machines used in flight or propulsion through the air.
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coordinated flight
Aviation; Airplane flying
Application of all appropriate flight and power controls to prevent slipping or skidding in any flight condition.
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.
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.
100-hour inspection
Aviation; Airplane flying
An inspection, identical in scope to an annual inspection. Must be conducted every 100 hours of flight on aircraft of under 12,500 pounds that are used for hire.
absolute altitude
Aviation; Airplane flying
The vertical distance of an airplane above the terrain, or above ground level (AGL).
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