flight control
[/flaɪt kənˈtroʊl/]
nounpl: flight controls
controle de voo
1. The system of devices and mechanisms used to manipulate and regulate the movement of an aircraft in flight
The pilot adjusted the flight control surfaces to stabilize the aircraft.
O piloto ajustou as superfícies de controle de voo para estabilizar a aeronave.
2. A center or facility that monitors and directs aircraft movements and operations
Flight control cleared the plane for takeoff.
O controle de voo liberou o avião para a decolagem.
3. The physical controls (yoke, throttle, pedals) operated by a pilot to command an aircraft
The pilot maintained a firm grip on the flight control yoke during turbulence.
O piloto manteve uma firmeza no comando de controle de voo durante a turbulência.
In Brazilian aviation, 'controle de voo' is a highly regulated and professionalized term used by pilots, engineers, and air traffic controllers. Brazil has a significant aviation industry with major hubs in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, making this technical terminology essential in the country's aerospace sector. The term is standardized across ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) protocols.
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