Aviation

Aviation

Dealing with vehicles or machines used in flight or propulsion through the air.

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rhodopsin

Aviation; Aircraft

The photosensitive pigments that initiate the visual response in the rods of the eye.

coriolis illusion

Aviation; Aircraft

The illusion of rotation or movement in an entirely different axis, caused by an abrupt head movement, while in a prolonged constant-rate turn that has ceased to stimulate the ...

neutral static stability

Aviation; Aircraft

The initial tendency of an aircraft to remain in a new condition after its equilibrium has been disturbed.

warning area

Aviation; Aircraft

An area containing hazards to any aircraft not participating in the activities being conducted in the area. Warning areas may contain intensive military training, gunnery ...

form drag

Aviation; Aircraft

The drag created because of the shape of a component or the aircraft.

rigging

Aviation; Aircraft

The final adjustment and alignment of an aircraft and its flight control system that provides the proper aerodynamic characteristics.

coupled ailerons and rudder

Aviation; Aircraft

Rudder and ailerons are connected with interconnected springs in order to counteract adverse yaw. Can be overridden if it becomes necessary to slip the aircraft.