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).
Read more about Aircraft Flight Mechanics: Straight and Level Flight of Aircraft, Aircraft Control and Movement, Aircraft Control Surfaces
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