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Airplane

An engine-driven, fixed-wing aircraft heavier than air that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of air against its wings.

Dictionary Term

Airplane

Definition

  • An engine-driven, fixed-wing aircraft heavier than air that is supported in flight by the dynamic reaction of air against its wings.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge · Federal Aviation Administration · 2023