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Aeronautic terminology in dribs and drabs... D as "Dive"
Rome, Italy - The manoeuvre opposed to the steep climb
The Dive is the manoeuvre opposed to the steep climb, in which the nose of the aircraft is pointed vertically down to ground. During the dive is developed a negative gravity acceleration as bigger as tighter is the dive range and higher is the aircraft's speed. The word "Dive" is often intended in acrobatics terms, and with reference to the military manoeuvres (for instance, the dive-bombing...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1083884
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency