Airplane flying

Airplane flying

Basic technical knowledge and skills associated with piloting airplanes.

Industry: Aviation

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Airplane flying

takeoff roll

Aviation; Airplane flying

The total distance required for an aircraft to become airborne.

ground roll

Aviation; Airplane flying

The total distance required for an aircraft to become airborne.

target reverser

Aviation; Airplane flying

A thrust reverser in a jet engine in which clamshell doors swivel from the stowed position at the engine tailpipe to block all of the outflow and redirect some component of the thrust forward.

taxiway lights

Aviation; Airplane flying

Omnidirectional lights that outline the edges of the taxiway and are blue in color.

taxiway turnoff lights

Aviation; Airplane flying

Flush lights which emit a steady green color.

A large, triangular-shaped, kite-like object installed near the runway. Tetrahedrons are mounted on a pivot and are free to swing with the wind to show the pilot the direction of the wind as an aid ...