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Today's Terms
Vestibular system
Definition:
Organs found in the inner ear that sense position by the way we're balanced.
Wing Stall
Definition:
The wing will ordinarily stall at a lower angle of attack, and thus a higher airspeed, when contaminated with ice. Even small amounts of ice will have an effect, and if the ice is rough, it can be a large effect.
Inversion Illusion
Definition:
An abrupt change from climb to straight-and-level flight can excessively stimulate the sensory organs for gravity and linear acceleration, creating the illusion of tumbling backwards.
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