Phrases with «aircraft wings»

Aircraft wings are the parts of an airplane that help it fly by generating lift. They are the large, flat surfaces attached to the sides of the airplane and are shaped like airplane wings to create air pressure differences that keep the plane in the air. Full definition

Sentences with «aircraft wings»

  • Ice accumulation on aircraft wings is a common contributing factor to airplane accidents. (sciencedaily.com)
  • Evolutionary algorithms are often used to help improve things like aircraft wings or radio antennas in ways that humans might not have conceived of. (newscientist.com)
  • «Distributed propulsion» — locating an array of electric motors at the leading edge of aircraft wings for takeoff and landing, while using jet - fueled engines at the wingtips for cruising — is reportedly showing promise to reduce fuel consumption and resultant CO2 emissions. (carbontax.org)
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