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Dealing with vehicles or machines used in flight or propulsion through the air.
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mach critical
Aviation; Airplane flying
The mach speed at which some portion of the airflow over the wing first equals mach 1.0. This is also the speed at which a shock wave first appears on the airplane.
mach tuck
Aviation; Airplane flying
A condition that can occur when operating a swept-wing airplane in the transonic speed range. A shock wave could form in the root portion of the wing and cause the air behind it ...
magnetic compass
Aviation; Airplane flying
A device for determining direction measured from magnetic north.
main gear
Aviation; Airplane flying
The wheels of an aircraft’s landing gear that supports the major part of the aircraft’s weight.
maneuverability
Aviation; Airplane flying
Ability of an aircraft to change directions along a flightpath and withstand the stresses imposed upon it.
maneuvering speed (VA)
Aviation; Airplane flying
The maximum speed where full, abrupt control movement can be used without overstressing the airframe.
manifold pressure (MP)
Aviation; Airplane flying
The absolute pressure of the fuel/air mixture within the intake manifold, usually indicated in inches of mercury.
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