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Airplane flying
Basic technical knowledge and skills associated with piloting airplanes.
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lateral axis
Aviation; Airplane flying
An imaginary line passing through the center of gravity of an airplane and extending across the airplane from wingtip to wingtip.
lateral stability
Aviation; Airplane flying
The stability about the longitudinal axis of an aircraft. Rolling stability or the ability of an airplane to return to level flight due to a disturbance that causes one of the wings to drop.
rolling stability
Aviation; Airplane flying
The stability about the longitudinal axis of an aircraft. Rolling stability or the ability of an airplane to return to level flight due to a disturbance that causes one of the wings to drop.
lead-acid battery
Aviation; Airplane flying
A commonly used secondary cell having lead as its negative plate and lead peroxide as its positive plate. Sulfuric acid and water serve as the electrolyte.
leading edge devices
Aviation; Airplane flying
High lift devices which are found on the leading edge of the airfoil. The most common types are fixed slots, movable slats, and leading edge flaps.
