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Mining

Of or pertaining to the process or business of extracting materials, such as ore or minerals, from the earth's crust.

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Stall

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

The reduction in the lift coefficient as the angle of attack exceeds critical angle of attack.

Triplane

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

Aeroplane with three wings in vertical alignment.

Ultralight

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

Small and light powered aircraft generally used for short-distance pleasure flying.

Visual flight rules

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

Flights in conditions where the pilot can see the ground.

V speeds

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

Standard terms used to define airspeeds important or useful to the operation of aircraft. They sum up the perfomance and limitations of aircraft.

VSI

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

Vertical Speed Indicator- the rate at which an aircraft is rising.

Wet lease

Aviation; Airline

Lease of an aircraft and flight crew (at least one pilot) to another company.

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