Aeronautics

Aeronautics

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

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A form of oscillator that produces a square-wave output. It uses two transistors arranged in a circuit in such a way that when one transistor begins to conduct (when it turns on), it turns the other ...

crepe masking tape

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of paper tape which is crinkled, with one side coated with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Crepe masking tape is used to prepare a surface for painting. The crinkles allow the tape to lie flat ...

blow molding

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of plastic molding in which a hollow tube of thermoplastic material is heated inside a mold. Air pressure is applied to the inside of the tube, and the soft plastic material is forced out ...

casein glue

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of powdered glue made from milk. Casein glue powder is mixed with cold water to form a creamy paste. Casein glue was formerly used for joining wood parts of aircraft, but it is no longer used ...

boosted brake

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of power brake which uses hydraulic system pressure to help the pilot apply force to the brake master cylinder. When the brake pedal is depressed, hydraulic system pressure acts on the piston ...

band saw

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of power saw used to cut wood, plastics, or metal. The band saw blade is a narrow strip of steel with teeth along one edge. The ends of the blade are welded together to form a continuous loop, ...

hail

Aviation; Aeronautics

A form of precipitation which comes from cumulo nimbus clouds. Hail forms when drops of water are carried by up-currents of air inside the cloud to a level where the temperature is low enough that ...