Aircraft attitude is used to describe the more complex relation of an aircraft to its surroundings, particularly airflow and gravity.
Proper control of aircraft attitude is the result of knowing when and how much to change attitude, and then smoothly changing it by a definite amount. Aircraft attitude control is accomplished by proper use of the attitude indicator.
Any change in the aircraft attitude due to maneuvering, turbulence and turning reduces the climb performance somewhat as part of the excess power is needed to compensate for the maneuvers.
Wind ...
Attitude flying on the other hand typically takes less than 1/2 second for the aircraft attitude to change.
Attitude director indicator (ADI). An aircraft attitude indicator that incorporates flight command bars to provide pitch and roll commands.
Related Definitions from Aviation Glossary ...
AHRS - attitude-heading reference system. A sensor deriving aircraft attitude and heading information from gyros and accelerometers.
AIAA - area of intense aerial activity, usually military.
Artificial Horizon The master instrument, operated by gyroscope to give the pilot information about aircraft attitude - essential when flying in poor visibility or at night.
ASI Airspeed Indicator
ATC Air Traffic Control ...
Unusual attitude. An unintentional, unanticipated, or extreme aircraft attitude.
 See also: Aircraft, Attitude, Flight, Pilot, Pitch
  
|
RSS
