Thu, Feb 16, 2006
Aero-Terms!
Designed to be a daily reminder of the terms, names, acronyms
and explanations of the unique language that populates the aviation
world, ANN Contributor Aleta "I'm Not Making An Asterisk Of Myself"
Vinas will be selecting... and defining unique aeronautical terms
each day from all tiers of the aviation world...
Aerospace, sport aviation, fixed wing, helo, you name it... it's
all fair game and with a full year's selection already coming
together, we can assure you that Aero-Terms should serve as a quick
but intriguing reminder of the terms you may use every day or an
introduction to an aspects of the Aero-World you may not yet be
familiar with.
Cool, no?
Suggestions for future Aero-Terms are
ALWAYS welcome, as are additions or discussion of the
explanations given for each Aero-Term.
Attitude
In the simplest use, it is the orientation of an aircraft with
respect to the horizon. This is a function of two angles: pitch and
roll. The pitch angle specifies the orientation of the aircraft's
longitudinal axis, while the roll angle specifies the orientation
of the lateral axis. The pilot adjusts the controls (the stick or
the yoke) to adjust the aircraft attitude in order to keep the
aircraft on course or turn or change altitude. Also describes the
more complex relation of an aircraft to its surroundings,
particularly airflow and gravity. This takes into account the
settings of other flight controls such as the rudder, engine power,
flaps or slats and also airflow. Unusual attitudes often give
pilots a bad attitude.
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