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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hypoxia

Aviation; Aircraft

A state of oxygen deficiency in the body sufficient to impair functions of the brain and other organs.

Airspace in which flight activities are subject to restrictions that can create limitations on the mixed use of airspace. Consists of prohibited, restricted, warning, military operations, and alert ...

aircraft altitude

Aviation; Aircraft

The actual height above sea level at which the aircraft is flying.

hypoxic hypoxia

Aviation; Aircraft

This type of hypoxia is a result of insufficient oxygen available to the lungs. A decrease of oxygen molecules at sufficient pressure can lead to hypoxic hypoxia.