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Get to know the aircraft you want to fly. These answers explain aircraft performance in plain English, with videos on aircraft types, manufacturing and flying.

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  1. 01ANSWERWhat is a go-around?A go-around is a routine and safe aviation maneuver where an aircraft aborts its landing attempt and climbs away from the runway. This procedure allows the aircraft to...5 sources · updated 2 days ago
  2. 02ANSWERWhat is Getting to Grips with Aircraft Performance?Getting to Grips with Aircraft Performance is an English-language brochure by Airbus (Flight Operations Support & Line Assistance, Customer Services) from January 2002...4 sources · updated 26 Oct 2026

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2 articles24 videosupdated 2 days ago

Get to know the aircraft you want to fly. These answers explain aircraft performance in plain English, with videos on aircraft types, manufacturing and flying.

2 articles

  1. ANSWERWhat is a go-around?5 sources · updated 2 days ago
  2. ANSWERWhat is Getting to Grips with Aircraft Performance?4 sources · updated 26 Oct 2026

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