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constant-speed propeller

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

A hydraulically-controlled propeller that governs an engine at its optimum speed by the blade pitch being increased or decreased automatically.

contact flight

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

Navigation in which altitude and flight path can be maintained by visual reference to the ground and its landmarks. Similar to VFR.

contour flight

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

Contact Flight in and around mountainous areas following visual reference to the terrain's countours.

contrail

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

Trailing streak of condensed water vapor created in the air by heat from an aircraft engine at high altitudes; aka VAPOR TRAIL.

controlled airspace

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

An airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to IFR flights and to VFR flights in accordance with the airspace classification. Controlled airspace is a ...

visual flight rules (VFR) on top

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

Flight in which a cloud ceiling exists but modified visual flight rules (VFN) are in effect if the aircraft travels above the cloud layer.

ventral fin

Aviation; Airplanes & equipment

A fin/rudder extension on the bottom of a fuselage. Opposite of DORSAL FIN.

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