Aircraft Flashcards
Aircraft catagory
: 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.
Aircraft class
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
Aircraft type
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,
Aircraft certification category
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