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autorotation [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-11-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- windmilling
1, record 1, English, windmilling
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- autorotation 2, record 1, English, autorotation
correct
- wind-milling 3, record 1, English, wind%2Dmilling
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The property of a rotor system to maintain its angular velocity without engine power, the relative force provided by the forward component of the lift forces, acting on the rotor blades. 4, record 1, English, - windmilling
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most [constant-speed propellers] ... also provide for full "feathering" of the blades in flight to prevent "autorotation" or "windmilling" of the propeller, thus reducing drag when the engine is dead. 5, record 1, English, - windmilling
Record 1, Key term(s)
- propeller windmilling
- windmilling rotation
- auto-rotation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fonctionnement en moulinet
1, record 1, French, fonctionnement%20en%20moulinet
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fonctionnement en aéromoteur 2, record 1, French, fonctionnement%20en%20a%C3%A9romoteur
correct, masculine noun
- auto-rotation 3, record 1, French, auto%2Drotation
correct, feminine noun
- autorotation 4, record 1, French, autorotation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Key term(s)
- rotation en moulinet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- autorrotación
1, record 1, Spanish, autorrotaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fenómeno que permite la generación de fuerza sustentadora por medio de un rotor que se mantiene girando gracias al viento relativo al que está sometido. 2, record 1, Spanish, - autorrotaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-10-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Propulsion Systems
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- autorotation
1, record 2, English, autorotation
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- auto 2, record 2, English, auto
correct, see observation, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rotorcraft flight condition in which the lifting rotor is driven entirely by action of the air when the rotorcraft is in motion. 2, record 2, English, - autorotation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
auto: spoken expression. 2, record 2, English, - autorotation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
autorotation; auto: terms and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 3, record 2, English, - autorotation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- auto-rotation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Propulsion des aéronefs
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autorotation
1, record 2, French, autorotation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condition de vol d'un giravion dans laquelle la voilure tournante de sustentation est entièrement entraînée par l'action de l'air quand le giravion est en mouvement. 1, record 2, French, - autorotation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
autorotation : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 2, French, - autorotation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- autorrotación
1, record 2, Spanish, autorrotaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La condición de vuelo de un giroavión, en la cual el rotor sustentador es accionado totalmente por la acción del aire cuando el giroavión está en movimiento. 1, record 2, Spanish, - autorrotaci%C3%B3n
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-08-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- autorotation 1, record 3, English, autorotation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- autogiration
1, record 3, French, autogiration
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénomène de giration spontanée des pales d'un appareil à voilure tournante qui ralentit sa chute. 1, record 3, French, - autogiration
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Mecánica general (Física)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- autogiración
1, record 3, Spanish, autogiraci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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