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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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transcribed weather broadcast (TWEB)
Aviation; Aircraft
Meteorological and aeronautical data recorded on tapes and broadcast over selected NAVAIDs. Generally, the broadcast contains route-oriented data with specially prepared NWS forecasts, inflight ...
double gimbal
Aviation; Aircraft
A type of mount used for the gyro in an attitude instrument. The axes of the two gimbals are at right angles to the spin axis of the gyro, allowing free motion in two planes around the gyro.
calibrated
Aviation; Aircraft
The instrument indication compared with a standard value to determine the accuracy of the instrument.
maneuverability
Aviation; Aircraft
Ability of an aircraft to change directions along a flightpath and withstand the stresses imposed upon it.
