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STRAIGHT LEVEL FLIGHT [2 records]

Record 1 2015-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Flights (Air Transport)
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
OBS

To fly straight and level (constant heading, selected altitude and airspeed) ...

OBS

Level flight is defined as flight at a constant altitude and airspeed, and should not be confused with simply keeping the wings level with the horizon.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Vols (Transport aérien)
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
CONT

Le vol horizontal en ligne droite est la base de tout pilotage convenable.

CONT

Un vol en ligne droite et horizontal est maintenu par un usage limité des trois commandes.

OBS

Voler horizontalement en ligne droite avec précision demande au pilote de garder l'avion horizontal dans une direction fixe, à une altitude et une vitesse constantes.

Spanish

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Record 2 1980-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien
OBS

terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions.

Spanish

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