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Page 120
... aircraft is flown under precise control in unusual atti- tudes ( the position of an aircraft determined by the relationship between its axes and a ref- erence such as the horizon ) . A myriad of aer- obatic maneuvers exist , some of the ...
... aircraft is flown under precise control in unusual atti- tudes ( the position of an aircraft determined by the relationship between its axes and a ref- erence such as the horizon ) . A myriad of aer- obatic maneuvers exist , some of the ...
Page 177
... aircraft that may be operating in those airspaces . Fighters had to be fast , powerful , and highly maneuverable planes equipped with specialized weapons for downing enemy aircraft . Bomber planes ' mis- sion was to destroy ground ...
... aircraft that may be operating in those airspaces . Fighters had to be fast , powerful , and highly maneuverable planes equipped with specialized weapons for downing enemy aircraft . Bomber planes ' mis- sion was to destroy ground ...
Page 179
... aircraft . An airport usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and serves as a terminal for passen- gers and cargo . A brief treatment of airports follows . For full treatment , see Macropaedia : Public Works . An airplane ...
... aircraft . An airport usually has paved runways and maintenance facilities and serves as a terminal for passen- gers and cargo . A brief treatment of airports follows . For full treatment , see Macropaedia : Public Works . An airplane ...
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