Aircraft

Aircraft

Any machine or device that is capable of atmospheric flight either by buoyancy or by the movement of air over its surfaces.

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planform

Aviation; Aircraft

The shape or form of a wing as viewed from above. It may be long and tapered, short and rectangular, or various other shapes.

best angle-of-climb speed (VX)

Aviation; Aircraft

The airspeed at which an airplane gains the greatest amount of altitude in a given distance. It is used during a short-field takeoff to clear an obstacle.

magnetic bearing (MB)

Aviation; Aircraft

The direction to or from a radio transmitting station measured relative to magnetic north.

touchdown zone lights

Aviation; Aircraft

Two rows of transverse light bars disposed symmetrically about the runway centerline in the runway touchdown zone.

direct indication

Aviation; Aircraft

The true and instantaneous reflection of aircraft pitch-and-bank attitude by the miniature aircraft, relative to the horizon bar of the attitude indicator.