Aviation Vocabulary ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge of aviation terms from A to Z! by Santiago Daza A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T U V X Y Z Empieza por A The height of an object in relation to sea level or ground level. Empieza por B A major American aerospace company known for manufacturing commercial jetliners. Empieza por C The area where the pilot and co-pilot control the aircraft. Empieza por D A device used to slow down an aircraft during landing or to stabilize it in flight. Empieza por E A control surface on the tail of an aircraft that controls its pitch. Empieza por F The main body of an aircraft that houses the crew, passengers, and cargo. Empieza por G To fly without engine power, typically in a controlled descent. Empieza por H A large building where aircraft are stored and maintained. Empieza por I A device used to measure and display flight parameters. Empieza por J A fast-flowing air current found in the atmosphere that affects flight paths. Empieza por L The structure that supports an aircraft when it is on the ground. Empieza por M A dimensionless unit representing the ratio of the speed of an object to the speed of sound. Empieza por N The housing that holds an aircraft's engines. Empieza por O Storage space above passenger seats in an aircraft. Empieza por P A rotating blade that generates thrust to propel an aircraft forward. Empieza por Q A period during which an aircraft may be isolated for inspection or health checks. Empieza por R A strip of land on which aircraft take off and land. Empieza por S A condition where an aircraft loses lift and begins to fall. Empieza por T The surface of an airport runway or taxiway. Empieza por U An upward current of air that can affect an aircraft's flight. Empieza por V A swirling flow of air that can affect aircraft performance. Empieza por X A method used for security screening of baggage and cargo. Empieza por Y The rotation of an aircraft around its vertical axis. Empieza por Z A type of inflatable boat often used for search and rescue operations.
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