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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maximum ramp weight

Aviation; Aircraft

The total weight of a loaded aircraft, including all fuel. It is greater than the takeoff weight due to the fuel that will be burned during the taxi and runup operations. Ramp weight may also be ...

The vertical distance of the airplane above sea level—the actual altitude. It is often expressed as feet above mean sea level (MSL). Airport, terrain, and obstacle elevations on aeronautical charts ...

electronic flight display (EFD)

Aviation; Aircraft

For the purpose of standardization, any flight instrument display that uses LCD or other image-producing system (cathode ray tube (CRT), etc.)

pressure altitude

Aviation; Aircraft

Altitude above the standard 29.92 "Hg plane.

center of gravity range

Aviation; Aircraft

The distance between the forward and aft CG limits indicated on pertinent airplane specifications.

maximum structural cruising speed (VNO)

Aviation; Aircraft

Yellow arc—caution range. Fly within this range only in smooth air, and then, only with caution.

truss

Aviation; Aircraft

A fuselage design made up of supporting structural members that resist deformation by applied loads. The truss-type fuselage is constructed of steel or aluminum tubing. Strength and rigidity is ...