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twin engineTwo engines on one vehicleRate it:

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employ a steam engine to crack a nutto do a simple task in an overcomplicated manner.Rate it:

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engine roomThe source of power in a team or other group.Rate it:

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engine roomA compartment on a ship in which the engine machinery is located.Rate it:

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air rageDisruptive behaviour on an aircraft.Rate it:

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bail outTo exit an aircraft while in flight.Rate it:

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do a falling leaf maneuverExecute a special maneuver in a small aircraft which mocks a natural phenomenon.Rate it:

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google itUse the Google search engine to obtain information on something or somebody on the World Wide WebRate it:

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put downTo land an aircraft.Rate it:

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rev upTo increase the speed of an engine, especially that of a stationary motor car.Rate it:

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touch downTo land an aircraft.Rate it:

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tune upTo make adjustments to an engine in order to improve its performance.Rate it:

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deadstick landingWhen a pilot lands a plane after the engine has died; a landing lacking any propulsion control.Rate it:

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landing gearaircraft's undercarriageRate it:

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ack ackanti aircraft fireRate it:

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airmailThe system of conveying mail using aircraft.Rate it:

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aluminum showerThe result of a midair collision of two aircraft.Rate it:

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bought the farmA fatality in private aviation for any number of Airframe and Engine {A&E} failures, pilot error or weather related problems.Rate it:

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coffin cornerThis is an aerodynamics term which refers to a narrow and critical altitude range where an aircraft’s stall speed approaches its maximum speed, which can lead to catastrophic instability. This phrase is also used in American football to refer to the section of playing field, near the endzone, between the goal line and the 5 yard line in which punters attempt to pin the opposing team within, by executing a ‘coffin corner’ kick. This manuever is highly difficult and requires immense precision.Rate it:

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crack-upAircraft crash, crash landing,Rate it:

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death spiralThe downward, corkscrew-motion of a disabled aircraft which is unrecoverably headed for a crash.Rate it:

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hangar queenA grounded aircraft which is kept so that its parts can be used in other aircraft.Rate it:

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hangar queenAn aircraft which requires a great deal of regular maintenance and has an unfavorable ratio of maintenance time to flight time.Rate it:

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highflierA person who or a type of aircraft that flies at high elevations.Rate it:

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holding patternA path taken by an aircraft waiting to land.Rate it:

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jumpTo employ a parachute to leave an aircraft or elevated location.Rate it:

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knock-on effectThe continued running of an engine after the ignition has been turned off; dieseling.Rate it:

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landing stripA runway for aircraft, especially one which is auxiliary or temporary.Rate it:

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lighter than airReference; Aircraft which maintain 'lift' because of 'gasses', 'hot vapors', 'heated air'; e.g. Blimps, Dirigibles, 'Hot-Air' Balloons: Able to lift objects, beings with weight greater than the Aircraft itself:Rate it:

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on my finalReference to final approach, attitude configuration, positions of various controls in the landing of an aircraft.Rate it:

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point of no returnThe point in an aircraft's flight when there is insufficient fuel to reverse direction and return to the place of origin.Rate it:

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reserved left hand seatleft seat on any airplane is reserved for the senior pilot {captain} or owner of aircraft'Rate it:

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soup upTo modify the engine of to give a higher performance than the specifications.Rate it:

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spark plugcar engine partRate it:

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tach upTo rev a car's engine; to accelerate.Rate it:

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the ;WYEWYE, SPECIAL RAILROAD TRACK LAYOUT DESIGNED SO AS TO Be Able To Reverse Direction Of An Entire Freight Train. Subject to Constraints Relavent to Consist, Train Length, Engine Power, Terrain, Weather, Traffic Condx., Company Rules, Govt Regs, Crews et al:Rate it:

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