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Today's Terms
Adjustable-Pitch Propeller
Definition:
A propeller with blades whose pitch can be adjusted on the ground with the engine not running, but which cannot be adjusted in flight. Also referred to as a ground adjustable propeller. Sometimes also used to refer to onstant-speed propellers that are adjustable in flight.
Wake Turbulence
Definition:
Wake turbulence is a concern whenever small aircraft share an airport with larger ones. The powerful vortices that spiral off the wing tips of heavier aircraft—turboprops and business jets, as well as airliners— can suddenly and unexpectedly toss a small airplane out of control.
Wing Deicer, and Anti-icing Systems
Definition:
There is presently one type of wing deicer—boots—and two anti-icing systems—weeping wing systems (fluid
deice systems) and heated wings—that are commonly used in general aviation today.
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