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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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National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Aviation; Aircraft
A United States Government independent organization responsible for investigations of accidents involving aviation, highways, waterways, pipelines, and railroads in the United States. NTSB is charged ...
notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
Aviation; Aircraft
A notice filed with an aviation authority to alert aircraft pilots of any hazards en route or at a specific location. The authority in turn provides means of disseminating relevant NOTAMs to pilots.
pilot’s operating handbook/airplane flight manual (POH/AFM)
Aviation; Aircraft
FAA-approved documents published by the airframe manufacturer that list the operating conditions for a particular model of aircraft.
RAM recovery
Aviation; Aircraft
The increase in thrust as a result of ram air pressures and density on the front of the engine caused by air velocity.
