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11First flying machine — There are conflicting views as to what was the first flying machine. This kind of controversy of invention is not limited to flight. For example, debates over the tallest building tend to break into debates around what constitutes a building and… …
12Helicopter — For other uses, see Helicopter (disambiguation). Helicopter An LAPD Bell 206 …
13flight, history of — ▪ aviation Introduction development of heavier than air flying machines. Important landmarks and events along the way to the invention of the airplane include an understanding of the dynamic reaction of lifting surfaces (or wings), building… …
14Class rating — Aircraft Part of a series on Categories of aircraft Supported by lighter than air gases (aerostats) Unpowered Powered …
15Ground effect in aircraft — Aircraft may be affected by a number of ground effects, aerodynamic effects due to a flying body s proximity to the ground.One of the most important of these effects is the Wing In Ground effect, which refers to the reduction in drag experienced… …
16CFB Comox — Comox Airport IATA: YQQ – ICAO: CYQQ – WMO: 71893 Summa …
17aerospace industry — Introduction assemblage of manufacturing concerns that deal with vehicular flight within and beyond the Earth s atmosphere. (The term aerospace is derived from the words aeronautics and spaceflight.) The aerospace industry is engaged in the …
18Airship — For other uses, see Airship (disambiguation). Dirigible redirects here. For the 1931 film, see Dirigible (film). Not to be confused with Balloon (aircraft) or Blimp. Airship …
19Gyrodyne — This article is about a class of rotorcraft. For the company bearing the name, see Gyrodyne Company of America. Gyrodyne …
20Air Assault Badge — Infobox Military Award name=Air Assault Badge awarded by=United States Army type=Badge eligibility= for=Air Assault training course status=Currently awarded established=1974 first award= last award=On going total= posthumous= recipients=… …
