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Record 1 2019-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Aircraft Maneuvers
  • Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
DEF

A flying technique used to gain energy by repeatedly crossing the boundary between air masses of significantly different velocity.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Manœuvres d'aéronefs
  • Pilotage et navigation aérienne
DEF

Technique de vol utilisée pour gagner de l'énergie en traversant de manière répétitive la limite entre deux masses d'air ayant des vitesses distinctes.

OBS

Le vol de gradient est parfois confondu avec le vol de pente. Dans ce dernier cas, le pilote vole légèrement en amont de la colline et utilise la déflexion verticale du vent.

Spanish

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