Introduction to Aviation

Activities related to the design, development, production, operation, and use of aircraft, especially airplanes.

Wilbur and Orville Wright are credited with the first sustained, controlled heavier-than-air powered flight on December 17, 1903.

The study of how air flows around an object, crucial for designing efficient wings and control surfaces.

Fixed-wing aircraft that use engines or propellers/fans to generate thrust.

Aircraft that use rotating blades to generate both lift and thrust.

Facilities for aircraft to take off and land, including passenger terminals and air traffic control.

Systems that manage air traffic flow to prevent collisions and ensure safe, efficient aircraft operation.

Teamwork and communication training among flight crew members.

Scheduled passenger and cargo flights operated by companies.

All aviation activities other than commercial and military, including private flying and flight training.