degree of nose-up pitch
1pitch — pitch1 [pich] n. [ME pich < OE pic < L pix (gen. picis) < IE base * pi , to be fat > FAT] 1. a black, sticky substance formed in the distillation of coal tar, wood tar, petroleum, etc. and used for waterproofing, roofing, pavements,… …
2pitch — Synonyms and related words: AF, French pitch, abuse, acme, address, after dinner speech, allocution, amount, angularity, apex, apogee, ascend, asphalt, assail, assault, assist, attack, audio frequency, ballyhoo, bank, base, belabor, belly buster …
3pitch — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. note, modulation, tone; roll, plunge, toss, dip, reel, lurch; slant, slope, drop; ascent, rise, grade, height, range; resin, tar. v. t. throw, toss; build, erect, set, establish; cast, heave. v. i.… …
4Helicopter rotor — This article is about helicopter main rotor systems. For antitorque control, see tail rotor. Helicopter rotor The rotor head of a Sikorsky S 92 A helicopter main rotor or rotor system is a type of fan that is used to generate both the aerodynamic …
5Supermaneuverability — is quality of aircraft defined as a threshold of attitude control exceeding that which is possible by pure aerodynamic maneuverability. It is a trait of some advanced fourth generation and 4.5 generation fighter aircraft and is generally a… …
6Mercury-Atlas 6 — For the Looking Glass airplane, see E 6 Mercury. Mercury Atlas 6 Mission insignia Mission statistics Mission name Mercury Atlas 6 Spacecraft name Friendship 7 …
7Flight control surfaces — Aircraft flight control surfaces allow a pilot to adjust and control the aircraft s flight attitude.Development of an effective set of flight controls was a critical advance in the development of the aircraft. Early efforts at fixed wing aircraft …
8Mercury-Redstone 2 — Mission insignia Mission statistics Mission name Mercury Redstone 2 Spacecraft mass Launch: 1,203 kilograms (2,650 lb) Crew siz …
9Dornier Do 217 — Do 217 Do 217 E 2 Role Medium bomber Heavy bomber …
10Sukhoi Su-30 — infobox Aircraft name = Su 30 type = Strike fighter manufacturer = Sukhoi caption = Indian Air Force Su 30K landing with an airbrake. designer = first flight = 1989 introduction = 1996 status = Operational primary user = Russian Air Force more… …
