What is the difference between an aircraft and an airplane?
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Control surfaces hinged at the back of the wings which by deflecting up or down help to bank the airplane.
Aileron
A tract of land or water for the landing and takeoff of aircraft. Facilities for shelter, supply, and repair are usually found there.
Airport
An air route marked by aids to air navigation, such as beacons, radio ranges and direction-finding equipment, and along which airports are located.
Airway
An instrument for measuring in feet the height of the airplane above sea level.
Altimeter
The vertical distance from a given level (sea level) to an aircraft in flight.
Altitude
Position of airplane relative to the horizon .
Attitude ((i.e., a climbing attitude, straight-and level attitude, etc.)
An aeronautical map showing information of use to the pilot in going from one place to another.
Chart
An instrument indicating direction.
Compass
The component of the total air force on a body parallel to relative wind and opposite to thrust.
Drag
The height above sea level of a given land prominence, such as airports, mountains, etc.
Elevation
