constant-altitude flight
1Constant speed propeller — Cutaway constant speed propeller hub …
2Flight — is the process by which an object achieves sustained movement either through the air (or movement beyond earth s atmosphere, in the case of spaceflight) by aerodynamically generating lift, propulsive thrust or aerostatically using… …
3Altitude — For other uses, see Altitude (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Attitude. Altitude or height is defined based on the context in which it is used (aviation, geometry, geographical survey, sport, and more). As a general definition, altitude… …
4Flight data recorder — An example of a flight data recorder; the underwater locator beacon is the small cylinder on the far right. (English translation of warning message: FLIGHT RECORDER DO NOT OPEN) …
5Flight control surfaces — Aircraft flight control surfaces allow a pilot to adjust and control the aircraft s flight attitude.Development of an effective set of flight controls was a critical advance in the development of the aircraft. Early efforts at fixed wing aircraft …
6flight level — A surface of constant atmospheric pressure that is related to a specific pressure datum, 1013.2 hectopascals (29.92 in. of mercury), and is separated from other such surfaces by specific pressure intervals. Each flight level is stated in three… …
7Helicopter flight controls — Location of flight controls in a helicopter A helicopter pilot manipulates the helicopter flight controls in order to achieve controlled aerodynamic flight.[1] The changes made to …
8cruising altitude — That altitude selected by a pilot or assigned to him or her by the concerned ATC (air traffic control) authority for flying from the top of the climb to the top of the descent. This altitude has been (or is intended to be) maintained during… …
9Korean Air Lines Flight 007 — Flight 007 redirects here. For other uses, see Flight 7 (disambiguation). Korean Air Lines Flight 007 Artist s rendition of HL7442, the KAL 747 lost during Flight 007 Occurrence summary …
10terrain flight — Flight close to the earth’s surface during which air speed, height, and/or altitude are adapted to the contours and cover of the ground to avoid enemy detection and fire. The terrain flight can be divided into three parts: nap of the earth, or… …
