Aviation

Aviation

Dealing with vehicles or machines used in flight or propulsion through the air.

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alternate air

Aviation; Airplane flying

A device which opens, either automatically or manually, to allow induction airflow to continue should the primary induction air opening become blocked.

alternate static source

Aviation; Airplane flying

A manual port that when opened allows the pitot static instruments to sense static pressure from an alternate location should the primary static port become blocked.

alternator/generator

Aviation; Airplane flying

A device that uses engine power to generate electrical power.

altimeter

Aviation; Airplane flying

A flight instrument that indicates altitude by sensing pressure changes.

altitude (AGL)

Aviation; Airplane flying

The actual height above ground level (AGL) at which the aircraft is flying.

altitude (MSL)

Aviation; Airplane flying

The actual height above mean sea level (MSL) at which the aircraft is flying.

altitude chamber

Aviation; Airplane flying

A device that simulates high altitude conditions by reducing the interior pressure. The occupants will suffer from the same physiological conditions as flight at high altitude in ...