Aeronautics

Aeronautics

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

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Aeronautics

A fusible, ductile, lustrous material. Fusible means it can be melted, ductile means its shape can be changed by drawing or stretching, and lustrous means it reflects light evenly without sparkling. ...

gage

Aviation; Aeronautics

A gage (also spelled gauge) is a measuring instrument. There are many different types of gages. A pressure gage is used to indicate the amount of pressure being applied to a fluid. A depth gage is ...

dipstick

Aviation; Aeronautics

A gage, made in the form of a thin metal rod, used to measure the level of a liquid in a reservoir. The dipstick is pushed into the reservoir until it contacts a built-in stop; then it is removed and ...

inert gas

Aviation; Aeronautics

A gas that has a stable atomic structure. Its valence shell neither tries to gain nor lose electrons. An inert gas has no tendency to unite with other elements to form chemical compounds. Helium, ...

JP-4

Aviation; Aeronautics

A gas turbine engine fuel composed of approximately 65% gasoline and 35% distillates in the kerosine range. JP-4, the equivalent of commercial Jet-B fuel is a primary fuel for military jet aircraft.