Aviation dictionary. 2014.
overhead approach maneuver — A maneuver carried out by a pilot who is operating in accordance with an IFR (instrument flight rules) flight plan in VMC (visual meteorological conditions) over an airport. This maneuver is not an instrument procedure. Overhead maneuvers are… … Aviation dictionary
one-eighty — i. An overhead maneuver consisting of a 180 degree turn from upwind to downwind, prior to landing. Also called the one hundred and eighty degree approach. ii. A reversal of course or heading … Aviation dictionary
Professional wrestling throws — Body Slam redirects here. For the Bootsy Collins song, see Body Slam (song). Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him down, which makes up most of the action … Wikipedia
Professional wrestling attacks — Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. There are a wide variety of attacking moves in pro wrestling, and many moves are known by several different names … Wikipedia
Mercury-Atlas 6 — For the Looking Glass airplane, see E 6 Mercury. Mercury Atlas 6 Mission insignia Mission statistics Mission name Mercury Atlas 6 Spacecraft name Friendship 7 … Wikipedia
Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R … Wikipedia
USS Tunny (SS-282) — The USS Tunny (SS/SSG/APSS/LPSS 282) was a Gato class submarine which saw service in World War II and in the Vietnam War. Tunny received nine battle stars and two Presidential Unit Citation (US)s for her World War II service and five battle stars … Wikipedia
Professional wrestling holds — include a number of set moves and pins used by performers to immobilize their opponents or lead to a submission. This article covers the various pins, stretches and transition holds used in the ring. Moves are listed under general categories… … Wikipedia
Dogfight — This article is about the aerial combat maneuver. For other uses, see Dogfight (disambiguation). A dogfight, or dog fight, is a form of aerial combat between fighter aircraft; in particular, combat of maneuver at short range, where each side is… … Wikipedia
DC Streetcar — For the historic streetcar system in Washington and Maryland, see Streetcars in Washington, D.C.. DC Streetcar An Inekon Trio streetcar to be used on the Anacostia line of the DC Streetcar system … Wikipedia
