DICTIONARY OF AËRONAUTICAL TERMS
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Aërodrome—A tract of land selected for flying purposes.
Aërodynamics—The science of Aviation, literally the study of the influence of air in motion.
Aërofoil—A flat or flexed plane which lends support to an aëroplane.
Aëronaut—One engaged in navigating the air.
Aëronautics—The science of navigating the air.
Aëroplane—A heavier than air machine supported by one or more fixed wings or planes.
Aërostatics—The science of aërostation, or of buoyancy caused by displacement, ballooning.
Aërostation—The science of lighter than air or gas-borne machines.