flight control
"Flight control" is crucial in aviation and space missions, involving systems and processes to manage an aircraft or spacecraft's movement and stability.
Definition
B2Aviation
(technical)Systems and mechanisms used to manage an aircraft's direction, altitude, and speed during flight.
Example
- The pilot adjusted the flight control to stabilize the aircraft during turbulence.
C1Aviation
(technical)The activity of monitoring and directing an aircraft's movement from the ground.
Example
- Flight control centers coordinate with pilots to ensure safe landings and takeoffs.
C1Space
(technical)The process of monitoring and directing a spacecraft's movement and operations from the ground.
Example
- Mission control is responsible for the flight control of the spacecraft during its journey.
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