Aeronautics

Aeronautics

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

Industry: Aviation

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bright band

Aviation; Aeronautics

A narrow, intense echo on the range-height indicator scope resulting from water-covered ice particles of high reflectivity at the melting level.

A patented spring-type fastener used to hold metal sheets until they can be permanently riveted together. A special pair of Cleco pliers pulls the spreader from between the jaws of a Cleco fastener ...

Kevlar

Aviation; Aeronautics

A patented synthetic aramid fiber noted for its flexibility and light weight. It is to a great extent replacing fiberglass as a reinforcing fabric for composite aircraft construction.

vise-grip pliers

Aviation; Aeronautics

A patented type of pliers in which the jaws can be locked together by the over-center compound action of a toggle. A screw in one handle of the pliers allows the basic size of the jaw opening to be ...

Martin clip

Aviation; Aeronautics

A patented wire clip used to attach aircraft fabric to the wing ribs. A Martin clip is long piece of spring steel wire with a series of hooks bent into it at each location the fabric should be ...

Jo-bolt

Aviation; Aeronautics

A patented, high-strength structural fastener used where strength requirements are high. The Jo-bolt is passed through a close-tolerance hole, and a sleeve is pulled up over its tapered shank to form ...

hi-shear rivet

Aviation; Aeronautics

A patented, high-strength, pin-type fastener used in aircraft construction. Hi-Shear rivets are often used in place of bolts in strong, lightweight structure. The pin of a Hi-Shear rivet has a thin, ...