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five-by-five (5x5)

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

In radio jargon, affirms that a radioed transmission was received as clear and loud. Rated one to five, with the first figure for clearness and the second second for loudness.

flap

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

A movable, usually hinged AIRFOIL set in the trailing edge of an aircraft wing, designed to increase LIFT or DRAG by changing the CAMBER of the wing or used to slow an aircraft during landing by ...

flaperon

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

A control surface combining the functions of a FLAP and an AILERON.

flare

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

A simple maneuver performed moments before landing in which the nose of an aircraft is pitched up to minimize the touchdown rate of speed.

flight envelope

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

An aircraft's performance limits, specifically the curves of speed plotted against other variables to indicate the limits of speed, altitude, and acceleration that a particular aircraft cannot safely ...

flight level (FL)

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

A level of constant atmospheric pressure related to a reference datum of 29.92 inches of mercury. Each is stated in three digits that represent hundreds of feet—flight level 250 represents a ...

flight plan

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

Specified information relating to the intended flight of an aircraft, filed orally or in writing with an FSS or an ATC facility.

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