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downwash
Aviation; Airplanes & equipment
The air deflected perpendicular to the direction of movement of an airfoil.
drag
Aviation; Airplanes & equipment
The resisting force exerted on an aircraft in its line of flight opposite in direction to its motion. Compare THRUST.
drag wire
Aviation; Airplanes & equipment
A wire designed to resist DRAG forces, usually running from a forward inboard point to an outboard aft point.
drift
Aviation; Airplanes & equipment
The angle between the heading of an aircraft and its Track (flight path) over the ground as affected by winds.
dry weight
Aviation; Airplanes & equipment
The weight of an engine exclusive of any fuel, oil, and coolant.
dural
Aviation; Airplanes & equipment
Originally a tradename for a wrought aluminum-copper alloy created by Bausch Machine Tool Co, now fallen into generic use as any aluminum alloy containing 3.0-4.5% copper, 0.4-1.0% magnesium, and ...
dzus fastener
Aviation; Airplanes & equipment
("Zoose") Very singular to aircraft, a patented slotted screw that binds to a wire for fast release and securing of cowlings and inspection plates, requiring no special tool other than a quarter ...
