Airplane flying

Airplane flying

Basic technical knowledge and skills associated with piloting airplanes.

Contributors in Airplane flying

Airplane flying

A condition in which a device has reached a temperature above that approved by the manufacturer or any exhaust temperature that exceeds the maximum allowable for a given operating condition or time ...

overtorque

Aviation; Airplane flying

A condition in which an engine has produced more torque (power) than the manufacturer recommends, or a condition in a turboprop or turboshaft engine where the engine power has exceeded the maximum ...

parasite drag

Aviation; Airplane flying

That part of total drag created by the design or shape of airplane parts. Parasite drag increases with an increase in airspeed.

payload (GAMA)

Aviation; Airplane flying

The weight of occupants, cargo, and baggage.

P-factor

Aviation; Airplane flying

A tendency for an aircraft to yaw to the left due to the descending propeller blade on the right producing more thrust than the ascending blade on the left. This occurs when the aircraft’s ...