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Record 1 2014-11-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Propulsion Systems
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.

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.

Key term(s)
  • propeller windmilling
  • windmilling rotation
  • auto-rotation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Propulsion des aéronefs
Key term(s)
  • rotation en moulinet

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Sistemas de propulsión de aeronaves
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.

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