Flight

The study of how air moves around objects, especially how it affects the flight of aircraft.

• aerodynamics

• altitude

• aviator

• propulsion

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The height of an object or aircraft above a reference point, usually sea level.

• aerodynamics

• altitude

• aviator

• propulsion

A person who flies an aircraft, also known as a pilot.

• aerodynamics

• altitude

• aviator

• propulsion

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To move through the air without power, often in a controlled descent.

• aerodynamics

• propulsion

• aviator

• glide

The force that moves an aircraft forward, usually provided by an engine or motor.

• propulsion

• glide

• lift

• turbulence

The part of an aircraft that produces lift and allows it to fly, usually attached to the fuselage (main body) of the aircraft.

• propulsion

• glide

• wing

• turbulence

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A loss of air flow that can occur when an aircraft is flying too slowly, causing it to drop or lose altitude.

• propulsion

• glide

• stall

• lift

The force that allows an aircraft to rise and stay in the air, created by the movement of air over the part that allows an aircraft to fly.

• propulsion

• glide

• stall

• lift

Irregular air currents that can cause an aircraft to shake or experience sudden changes in altitude or speed.

• propulsion

• glide

• stall

• turbulence