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Aeronautics
The branch of science that deals with flight aerodynamics and with the operation of all types of aircraft.
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Balanced actuator
Aviation; Aeronautics
A linear actuator in a fluid-power system that produces the same amount of force in either direction of piston movement. The two sides of the piston in a balanced actuator have the same area for the ...
Articulated connecting rod
Aviation; Aeronautics
A link rod which connects the pistons in a radial engine to the master rod. There is one less articulated rod than there are cylinders in each row of cylinders in a radial engine.
Position line
Aviation; Aeronautics
A line used to show the extreme position to which a part can be moved.
NACA cowling
Aviation; Aeronautics
A long-chord ring cowling whose trailing edge fairs smoothly into the fuselage or engine nacelle. NACA cowlings are used on the vast majority of modern radial engine installations. The cooling air ...
Wind sock
Aviation; Aeronautics
A long, tapered, cloth tube open at both ends. Its large end is supported and held open by a steel ring mounted in a bearing so it is free to turn. Wind socks are mounted on tall poles so they can ...
High-speed taxiway
Aviation; Aeronautics
A long-radius taxiway designed and provided with lighting or marking to define the path of aircraft travelling at high speed (up to 60 knots) from the runway centre to a point on the centre of a ...
