Aeronautics

Aeronautics

The branch of science that deals with flight aerodynamics and with the operation of all types of aircraft.

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Aeronautics

A form of power brake which uses hydraulic system pressure to help the pilot apply force to the brake master cylinder. When the brake pedal is depressed, hydraulic system pressure acts on the piston ...

Crepe masking tape

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of paper tape which is crinkled, with one side coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Crepe masking tape is used to prepare a surface for painting. The crinkles allow the tape to lie flat ...

Casein glue

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of powdered glue made from milk. Casein glue powder is mixed with cold water to form a creamy paste. Casein glue was formerly used for joining wood parts of aircraft, but it is no longer used ...

Kelvin bridge

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of precision resistance-measuring instrument which is a modification of the Wheatstone bridge. A Kelvin bridge minimises the effect of lead and contact resistance and is used for accurate ...

Block diagram

Aviation; Aeronautics

A functional diagram of a system in which the units are represented by blocks that describe the functions of the unit and show its relationship to the other units of the system. Arrows between the ...

Bernoulli’s principle

Aviation; Aeronautics

A fundamental principle of physics that explains the relation between kinetic and potential energy in a fluid in motion. When the total energy in a column of moving fluid remains constant, any ...

Mode C intruder alert

Aviation; Aeronautics

A function of certain air traffic control automatic systems designed to alert radar controllers to existing or pending situations between a tracked target (known IFR or VFR aircraft) and an untracked ...