Aviation

Aviation

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

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overtemp

Aviation; Airplane flying

A condition in which a device has reached a temperature above that approved by the manufacturer or any exhaust temperature that exceeds the maximum allowable for a given operating ...

overtorque

Aviation; Airplane flying

A condition in which an engine has produced more torque (power) than the manufacturer recommends, or a condition in a turboprop or turboshaft engine where the engine power has ...

parasite drag

Aviation; Airplane flying

That part of total drag created by the design or shape of airplane parts. Parasite drag increases with an increase in airspeed.

payload (GAMA)

Aviation; Airplane flying

The weight of occupants, cargo, and baggage.

P-factor

Aviation; Airplane flying

A tendency for an aircraft to yaw to the left due to the descending propeller blade on the right producing more thrust than the ascending blade on the left. This occurs when the ...