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inclinometer
Aviation; Airplane flying
An instrument consisting of a curved glass tube, housing a glass ball, and damped with a fluid similar to kerosene. It may be used to indicate inclination, as a level, or, as used ...
indicated airspeed (IAS)
Aviation; Airplane flying
The direct instrument reading obtained from the airspeed indicator, uncorrected for variations in atmospheric density, installation error, or instrument error. Manufacturers use ...
indicated altitude
Aviation; Airplane flying
The altitude read directly from the altimeter (uncorrected) when it is set to the current altimeter setting.
induced drag
Aviation; Airplane flying
That part of total drag which is created by the production of lift. Induced drag increases with a decrease in airspeed.
induction manifold
Aviation; Airplane flying
The part of the engine that distributes intake air to the cylinders.
initial climb
Aviation; Airplane flying
This stage of the climb begins when the airplane leaves the ground, and a pitch attitude has been established to climb away from the takeoff area.
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