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Aircraft
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A vehicle that transports through the air.
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Glider
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An aircraft with stable wings, but no power source.
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Helicopter
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An aircraft with rotating wings.
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Aerodynamics
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The study of motion of air and how it reacts to objects passing through it.
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Airplane
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A fixed-wing aircraft kept in flight by an engine or other source of power.
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Airway
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A path or route airplanes follow.
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Jet Route
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An air transportation path reserved for large commercial jets or airlines.
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Dirigible
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An airship that has rudders and elevators, which are used to control the direction and altitude. It also has an engine.
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Blimp
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A nonrigid airship that collapses when not filled with a gas. It uses helium to provide lift.
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Thrust
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The force produced by the propulsion system that moves an aircraft through the air.
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Gravity
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A natural force that tries to pull a plane to the ground.
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Drag
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The force resisting forward motion of and aircraft.
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Rotor Blade
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A rotating wing on a helicopter that provides lift.
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General Aviation
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Privately owned aircraft used for recreational business, and community-oriented tasls.
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Commercial Aviation
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Scheduled airplane flights that provide passenger and cargo transportation, using aircraft that carry from dozens to hundreds of passengers.
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