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Aviation Vocabulary 1

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  • The component of the total air force on a body parallel to relative wind and opposite to thrust.
    Drag
  • Position of airplane relative to the horizon .
    Attitude ((i.e., a climbing attitude, straight-and level attitude, etc.)
  • 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 instrument for measuring in feet the height of the airplane above sea level.
    Altimeter
  • What is the difference between an aircraft and an airplane?
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  • An instrument indicating direction.
    Compass
  • The vertical distance from a given level (sea level) to an aircraft in flight.
    Altitude
  • 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
  • The height above sea level of a given land prominence, such as airports, mountains, etc.
    Elevation
  • An aeronautical map showing information of use to the pilot in going from one place to another.
    Chart