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Introduction To Flight Flashcards

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Aero

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Pertaining to air

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Aerodynamics

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Relating to the forces of air in motion

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Aeronautics

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The science of flight within the atmosphere

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Aerospace

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A combination of aeronautics and space

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Air

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A mixture of gases; 71% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 1% other gasses

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Aircraft

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Any machine that is capable of flying through the air

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Airplane

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An aircraft kept aloft by the aerodynamic forces upon its wings and is thrust forward by a means of propulsion

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Airfoil

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A component such as a wing that is specifically designed to produce lift, thrust, or directional stability

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Airport

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A place either on land or water where aircraft can land and take off for flight

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Altitude

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Height above sea level or ground level expressed in units

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Aviation

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The art, science, and technology of flight within the atmosphere

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Camber

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The curved part of an airfoil from its leading to trailing edge

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Chord

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A line drawn through an airfoil from its leading to trailing edge

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Downwash

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The downward movement of air behind a wing in flight

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Drag

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A force which slows the forward movement of an aircraft in flight

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Dynamic

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Forces in motion

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Gravity

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The natural force pulling everything to earth

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Leading edge

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The front part of a wing or airfoil

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Lift

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The upward force that opposes gravity and supports the weight of an aircraft

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Relative wind

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The flow of air which moves opposite the flight path of an airplane

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Thrust

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The force which moves an aircraft forward in flight

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Upwash

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The upward movement of air ahead of the wing in flight

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Vortex

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A spinning column of air that is created behind the wingtip as a result of air moving from an area of high pressure on the bottom to an area of low pressure on top

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Wind

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Air in motion

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