Aeronautics

Aeronautics

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

Contributors in Aeronautics

Aeronautics

A precision electric motor whose output shaft position is changed in steps by pulses from the control device. Stepping motors can make high-torque changes in small angular increments to their output ...

Ketts saw

Aviation; Aeronautics

A power-operated saw used for cutting various thicknesses of metal sheet. The metal is cut with a small-diameter circular saw blade mounted in the head of this hand-held tool.

Altimeter setting indicator

Aviation; Aeronautics

A precision aneroid barometer at a weather observation station, calibrated to indicate directly the altimeter setting.

Pusher powerplant

Aviation; Aeronautics

A powerplant whose propeller is mounted at the rear of the airplane and pushes, rather than pulls, the airplane through the air.

Halo

Aviation; Aeronautics

A prismatically coloured or whitish circle or arc of a circle, with the sun or moon at its center. Coloration of a halo changes from red inside to blue outside, which is opposite to the coloration of ...

Flashback

Aviation; Aeronautics

A problem in oxy-gas welding in which the flame burns back into the mixing chamber of the torch. A clogged or overheated tip can cause the flame to disappear from the tip and burn back into the ...

Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM)

Aviation; Aeronautics

A primary FAA publication whose purpose is to instruct airmen about operating in the National Airspace System of the U.S. The AIM provides basic flight information, ATC procedures, and general ...