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The distance between the forward and aft CG limits indicated on pertinent airplane specifications.

A point along the wing chord line where lift is considered to be concentrated. For this reason, the center of pressure is commonly referred to as the center of lift.

An impeller-shaped device that receives air at its center and slings the air outward at high velocity into a diffuser for increased pressure. Also referred to as a radial outflow compressor.

An outward force that opposes centripetal force, resulting from the effect of inertia during a turn.

A center-seeking force directed inward toward the center of rotation created by the horizontal component of lift in turning flight.

See center of gravity.

A point along the route or airway segment between two adjacent navigation facilities or waypoints where changeover in navigation guidance should occur.

An FAA publication containing information on all airports, communications, and NAVAIDs.

A tool that is used as a human factors aid in aviation safety. It is a systematic and sequential list of all operations that must be performed to properly accomplish a task.

An imaginary straight line drawn through an airfoil from the leading edge to the trailing edge.