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Aviation glossary

Airmanship

What is airmanship?

FAA handbook figure illustrating airmanship

Airmanship is a pilot's overall skill and judgment — knowing how flight works, operating an aircraft precisely on the ground and in the air, and consistently making safe, smart decisions.

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