Aircraft Flashcards

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Aircraft catagory

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: The broadest classification of aircraft based on their intended use and operating environment, such as airplane, glider, or helicopter (rotorcraft), better than air parachute power and rocket Category: The broadest classification of aircraft based on their intended use and operating environment, such as airplane, glider, or helicopter (rotorcraft) lighter than air,rocket power parachute.

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Aircraft class

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A more specific division within a category based on design and performance characteristics, such as single-engine or multi-engine.

Single-Engine Land
Single-Engine Sea
Multi-Engine Land
Multi-Engine Sea

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Aircraft type

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An aircraft type with respect to pilot certification refers to a specific make and model of an aircraft, such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320,

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Aircraft certification category

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Aircraft certification categories are used to group aircraft by size and capability

aerobatic, commuter, normal, transporter, utility, experimental

Specialty category
Light sport, limited, primary, provisional, restricted

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