Aircraft flight mechanics are relevant to gliders, helicopters and aeroplanes. An Aeroplane (Airplane in US usage), is defined as: a power-driven heavier than air aircraft, deriving its lift chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surface which remain fixed under given conditions of flight (ICAO Document 9110).
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