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What is aircraft category/class and type?

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What is aircraft category/class and type?

According to the FAA, an aircraft category refers to the “intended use or operating limits” of a particular group of aircraft. The classification of the aircraft refers to a group of aircraft with the same types of characteristics.

What are the categories of aircraft?

There are seven categories of aircraft, which may be further subdivided into two or more classes:

  • airplane category. single-engine land class.
  • rotorcraft category. helicopter class.
  • powered lift category.
  • glider category.
  • lighter than air category. airship class.
  • powered parachute category.
  • weight-shift-control aircraft category.

What is the difference between class and category?

The difference between Category and Class. When used as nouns, category means a group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria, whereas class means a group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.

What are the three categories of aircraft?

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What is a Category 1 aircraft?

“Category I (CAT I) operation” means a precision instrument approach and landing with a decision height not lower than 200 f. Page 1. “Category I (CAT I) operation” means a precision instrument approach and landing with a. decision height not lower than 200 feet (60 meters) and with either a visibility of not less than.

How many classes of aircraft are there?

three

What is a Class 2 aircraft?

Class II airplanes, which typically are multiple reciprocating engine, multiple turbine engine and single turbine engine airplanes under 6,000 pounds. Class IV airplanes, which typically are commuter category airplanes. All weights are based on maximum certificated gross takeoff weight.

Can a plane stop in the air?

No a plane doesn’t stop in midair, planes need to keep moving forward to remain in the air (unless they are VTOL capable). What it can do is simply turn around or go over/under the obstruction. VTOL means vertical takeoff and landing. It essentially means they can hover in place like a helicopter.

How high can a 777 fly?

43,100 feet

How many hours can a 777 fly without refueling?

23 hours