Aviation dictionary. 2014.
Spin (flight) — In aviation, a spin is an aggravated stall resulting in rotation about the center of gravity wherein the aircraft follows a downward corkscrew path. Spins can be entered unintentionally or intentionally, from any flight attitude and from… … Wikipedia
oscillatory spin — An aerodynamic condition in which the aircraft, although in a spin, has not fully settled down to a steady spin. In this phase, the rate of rotation and the rate of descent continually changes. This normally happens during the period when the… … Aviation dictionary
steady/stabilized spin — A stage of spinning in which an aircraft descends at a steady rate and also rotates at a constant rate. This state is reached after the aircraft has carried out two to six turns in a normal spin. Recovery from a steady spin is much more difficult … Aviation dictionary
falling leaf — An aerobatic maneuver that was very popular in the early days of aviation but is rarely practiced these days. Throughout the maneuver, the aircraft indicated air speed remains just above the stall. It involves the initiation of an incipient spin… … Aviation dictionary
literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… … Universalium
English literature — Introduction the body of written works produced in the English language by inhabitants of the British Isles (including Ireland) from the 7th century to the present day. The major literatures written in English outside the British Isles are… … Universalium
Economic Affairs — ▪ 2006 Introduction In 2005 rising U.S. deficits, tight monetary policies, and higher oil prices triggered by hurricane damage in the Gulf of Mexico were moderating influences on the world economy and on U.S. stock markets, but some other… … Universalium
Bach quadrangle — The Bach quadrangle encompasses the south polar part of Mercury poleward of latitude 65° S.Mariner 10 photographyAbout half of the region was beyond the terminator during the three Mariner 10 encounters and hence not visible. The entire mapped… … Wikipedia
nuclear fission — fission (def. 2). [1885 90] * * * Division of a heavy atomic nucleus into two fragments of roughly equal mass, accompanied by the release of a large amount of energy, the binding energy of the subatomic particles. The energy released in the… … Universalium
List of Latin words with English derivatives — This is a list of Latin words with derivatives in English (and other modern languages). Ancient orthography did not distinguish between i and j or between u and v. Many modern works distinguish u from v but not i from j. In this article both… … Wikipedia
