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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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Inertia

Aviation; Aeronautics

A characteristic of all matter that causes an object to try to remain in its present condition. If the object is at rest, not moving, its inertia tries to keep it at rest. But if it is moving, its ...

Height-velocity envelope

Aviation; Aeronautics

A chart produced by the manufacturer of a helicopter showing the conditions of airspeed related to height that produces conditions unsafe for an autorotative landing.

Synoptic chart

Aviation; Aeronautics

A chart, such as a weather map, which shows the distribution of meteorological conditions over an area at a given time.

Prognostic chart

Aviation; Aeronautics

A chart showing expected or forecast weather conditions. Prognostic charts are generally referred to as prog charts.

Squelch circuit

Aviation; Aeronautics

A circuit in a radio receiver that keeps the volume down when no signal is being received. As soon as a signal is received, the squelch circuit allows it to come through loud enough to be comfortably ...

Parallel electrical circuit

Aviation; Aeronautics

A circuit in which the components are connected in such a way that there is more than one complete path for electrons to pass from the negative terminal of the power source back to its positive ...

Isoecho

Aviation; Aeronautics

A circuit in a weather radar that reverses signal strength above a specified intensity level. An iso echo circuit causes a void on the scope in the most intense portion of an echo when the maximum ...

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