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turbofan
Aviation; Airplanes & equipment
A type of jet engine fitted with a supplementary turbine that drives a larger diameter fan in front of the compressor which both supercharges the engine and establishes an additional airflow around ...
bumped cowling
Aviation; Airplanes & equipment
An engine FAIRING, generally circular, with welts or compound shapes in its surface to accommodate cylinder heads.
calibrated airspeed (CAS)
Aviation; Airplanes & equipment
The indicated airspeed of an aircraft, corrected for position and instrument error. CAS is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere at sea level. Compare INDICATED AIRSPEED and TRUE AIRSPEED.
canard
Aviation; Airplanes & equipment
An arrangement in which the horizontal stabilizer and elevators of an aircraft are mounted in front of the main wing(s).
ceiling and visibility unlimited (CAVU)
Aviation; Airplanes & equipment
Descibes the ideal flying weather.
