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Airplane flying
Basic technical knowledge and skills associated with piloting airplanes.
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gross weight
Aviation; Airplane flying
The total weight of a fully loaded aircraft including the fuel, oil, crew, passengers, and cargo.
ground adjustable trim tab
Aviation; Airplane flying
A metal trim tab on a control surface that is not adjustable in flight. Bent in one direction or another while on the ground to apply trim forces to the control surface.
ground effect
Aviation; Airplane flying
A condition of improved performance encountered when an airplane is operating very close to the ground. When an airplane’s wing is under the influence of ground effect, there is a reduction in ...
ground idle
Aviation; Airplane flying
Gas turbine engine speed usually 60-70 percent of the maximum r.p.m. range, used as a minimum thrust setting for ground operations.
ground loop
Aviation; Airplane flying
A sharp, uncontrolled change of direction of an airplane on the ground.
ground power unit (GPU)
Aviation; Airplane flying
A type of small gas turbine whose purpose is to provide electrical power, and/or air pressure for starting aircraft engines. A ground unit is connected to the aircraft when needed. Similar to an ...
groundspeed (GS)
Aviation; Airplane flying
The actual speed of the airplane over the ground. It is true airspeed adjusted for wind. Groundspeed decreases with a headwind, and increases with a tailwind.
