Aeroplane
A power driven heavier than air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under given conditions of flight. (ICAO Annex I, Annex 6)
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Aeroplanes
Applicants must be at least 18 years old (there is no upper limit) and hold a Category 1 medical. Flight time must be a minimum 200 hours (of which 100 must be pilot-in-command) and 65 hours of commercial pilot flight training.
Aeroplane. A mechanically driven heavier-than-air flying machine which has fixed wings. An aerodyne with fixed wings) the terms includes landplanes, seaplanes and amphibians.
Aeroplanes or airplanes are technically called fixed-wing aircraft.
The forerunner of the aeroplane is the kite.
An aeroplane that flies by virtue of the lift generated by freewheeling rotating wings set 'windmill' fashion above the fuselage.
HYDRO-AEROPLANE - Early term for an aircraft which could operate from water.
HYDROGEN - The lightest known lifting gas, used to inflate balloons and airships, unfortunately highly inflammable.
Fixed Wing-Aeroplane
Microlights
Parascending And Hang Gliding
Rotary: Helicopter ...
Mozhaiski's aeroplane made its maiden flight at Krasnoye Selo in 1884. It was launched from a ramp and flew for 98 feet (29.87 m).
He died in St. Petersburg on 20th March, 1890.
A tail-first aeroplane, or the foreplane fitted to such a machine
cantilever wing
A wing whose structure does not require external struts or bracing wires; rigidly attached at one end only ...
Victor Tatin aeroplane flying around the track at Chalais-Meudon
After this first success Marey continued to support the pioneers of aviation.
The display includes one of the largest collections of early aeroplanes in the world. Over 60 vintage airplanes (1908 through 1942) are on display. Also on display are automobiles, motorcycles, early engines and memorabilia from 1900-1935.
Beside its simple pure beauty as an aeroplane it had a number of strengths. For one it was stable, predictable and easy to fly, land, approach in and handle on the ground, and it spun safely in any configuration. It was used as a trainer extensively.
The Curtiss JN-4 is a series of aircraft built by the Curtiss company of Hammondsport, New York, later the Curtiss Aeroplane and Motor Company.
Winners of the initial five contracts were National Air Transport (owned by the Curtiss Aeroplane Co.), Varney Air Lines, Western Air Express, Colonial Air Transport and Robertson Aircraft Corporation.
empty weight - weight of the basic aeroplane including all fixed equipment, plus unusable fuel, oil, hydraulic and other fluids.
Aerodrome - British word for airport. Exactly what you'd expect from a country that gives its aeroplanes names like Gypsy Moth, Slingsby Dart, and Fairey Battle Bomber.
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Ron started restoring antique airplanes in the early 1970's and could not find parts so he founded the Alexander Aeroplane Company which he operated for 17 years.
 See also: Plane, Aircraft, Flight, Aviation, Pilot
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