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airmanship

A broad-based term that includes not only piloting skills but also common sense, academic knowledge, awareness, experience, correct reaction to emergencies, etc.
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The success is hinged upon the pilots capitalizing on their experience and ability to apply simple, basic airmanship fundamentals along with sound decision making during complex training missions.
Old vs. new ... Fight's on!
The purpose of study II was to validate the concept of airmanship and personal attitude produced in the individual and group interview sessions.
An airman's personal attitude: pilots' point of view/Pilotu poziuris i asmenines piloto savybes
11) This would offer UAS pilots the opportunity to bolster their credibility and develop airmanship.
Operators of Air Force unmanned aircraft systems: breaking paradigms
Airmanship 490 teaches basic freefall parachuting at the Academy's 98th Flying Training Squadron, a place that uses the freefall experience to develop character in the young men and women who will soon be giving tall orders of their own.
Freefallin': U.S. Air Force Academy cadets leap into the "purest form of flight"
Through his extraordinary heroism, superb airmanship, aggressiveness in the face of the enemy, and the dedication to the service of his country, Sergeant Chapman reflects the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.
Technical Sgt. John Chapman
Newton and Zaiko were cited for their "skillful airmanship, steadfast communication, and exemplary devotion to duty in the face of hazardous flying conditions, saving the lives of all 25 people on board.
VAW-120 pilots receive Air Medals
I would have thought that he would have been eligible for a DFM (Distinguished Flying Medal) or even a higher decoration for the airmanship, initiative and bravery shown
You Say: Our hero flier
RAF Kinloss's spokesman Michael Mulford, who helped co-ordinate the rescue from Scotland, said: "We commend the pilot for great skills of airmanship because that's four-and-a-half hours in a difficult fuel situation and a pretty treacherous storm.
SCRAPPY LANDING; Last-gasp touchdown for pilot as plane suffers loose fuel cap
There is a sense of airmanship that goes along with every basic employment of things that are in the air.
Should unmanned combat aircraft be piloted only by fighter pilots?
He demonstrated extraordinary airmanship, possessed keen abilities to assess and analyze, and employed shrewd organizational skills.
HONORS FLOW FOR KNIGHT LEGISLATOR WAS LEGENDARY PILOT
For that sacrifice, his incredible displays of airmanship and his dedication to the fight for liberty and freedom, we're able today to bring something to his family which I think will be very special.
Remembering the greats of the past--Major Rauol Lufbery
Just that final maneuver alone," in getting the plane on the ground, "has got to be called one of the most magnificent feats of airmanship in the history of flying.
Heroes of the JBS: throughout the Society's history, patriotic members have staunchly warned of threats to America's freedom and heroically defended the rights and lives of their fellow citizens

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