Lesson 1.3 - Classes of Fixed Wing Aircraft
Lesson 1.3 - Classes of Fixed Wing Aircraft
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Single-Engine Land (SEL)
Multi-Engine Land (MEL)
Single-Engine Sea (SES)
Multi-Engine Sea (MES)
Airplane Classes
Single-Engine Land (SEL): One engine, designed for land operations.
Multi-Engine Land (MEL): Two or more engines, designed for land operations.
Single-Engine Sea (SES): One engine, equipped with floats or a hull for water operations.
Multi-Engine Sea (MES): Multiple engines, equipped with floats or a hull for water operations.
Rotorcraft Classes
Helicopter: Rotor-driven aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and hover such as a Robinson R44.
Gyroplane: Rotorcraft where the top rotor spins freely from airflow while an engine-driven propeller provides forward thrust.
Lighter-Than-Air Classes
Balloon: Unpowered aerostats dependent on heated air or gas, like a traditional hot air balloon.
Airship: Steerable, powered blimps with onboard propulsion.
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