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Kenneth Holland

Kenneth Holland is an internet publisher with 20 years experience and the founder of SkyGoFly. He is also the original founder of Airnation.net.

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Base Airport

Definition A base airport in airline operations refers to a primary location where an airline concentrates its operational activities, including flight operations, aircraft maintenance, and

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Bypass Ratio

Introduction to Bypass Ratio The bypass ratio is a pivotal parameter in the design of turbofan engines, which are extensively used in both commercial and

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Bird Strike

Definition Bird strike management refers to the comprehensive set of strategies, procedures, and technologies implemented to prevent, mitigate, and respond to collisions between birds and

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Aircraft Black Box

Introduction to Black Boxes The black box, also known as a flight recorder, is a crucial device in the investigation of aircraft accidents and incidents.

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Biplane

Introduction to Biplanes A biplane is a type of airplane characterized by its two sets of wings stacked one above the other, a design that

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Bleed Air

Definition Aircraft bleed air refers to the high-pressure air extracted from the compressor stages of gas turbine engines while the aircraft is in operation. This

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Yoke

Definition: A yoke in aviation refers to a control device used by pilots to steer an aircraft. This control yoke, often resembling a steering wheel,

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Yaw Damper

Definition: A yaw damper is an automated control system installed in aircraft that helps stabilize lateral (side-to-side) movement by counteracting unwanted yaw motions during flight.

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Yaw Axis

Definition Yaw axis refers to the rotational movement of an aircraft around its vertical axis, which runs from top to bottom through the center of

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Yaw

Definition Aircraft yaw control refers to the management and manipulation of an aircraft’s rotation around its vertical axis, known as the yaw axis, which is

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Uncontained Engine Failure

Definition Uncontained engine failure refers to a critical aviation incident where an engine component breaks apart and breaches the protective engine casing, potentially causing damage

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Unusual Attitude Recovery

Definition Unusual attitude recovery refers to the range of techniques and procedures performed by pilots to regain control of an aircraft that has entered an

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