Aircraft

Aircraft

Any machine or device that is capable of atmospheric flight either by buoyancy or by the movement of air over its surfaces.

Industry: Aviation

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rhodopsin

Aviation; Aircraft

The photosensitive pigments that initiate the visual response in the rods of the eye.

The illusion of rotation or movement in an entirely different axis, caused by an abrupt head movement, while in a prolonged constant-rate turn that has ceased to stimulate the brain’s motion sensing ...

neutral static stability

Aviation; Aircraft

The initial tendency of an aircraft to remain in a new condition after its equilibrium has been disturbed.

warning area

Aviation; Aircraft

An area containing hazards to any aircraft not participating in the activities being conducted in the area. Warning areas may contain intensive military training, gunnery exercises, or special ...

form drag

Aviation; Aircraft

The drag created because of the shape of a component or the aircraft.

rigging

Aviation; Aircraft

The final adjustment and alignment of an aircraft and its flight control system that provides the proper aerodynamic characteristics.

coupled ailerons and rudder

Aviation; Aircraft

Rudder and ailerons are connected with interconnected springs in order to counteract adverse yaw. Can be overridden if it becomes necessary to slip the aircraft.