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slipstream
- Definição1
- The strong flow of air moved rearward by an airplane propeller.
- Fonte1
- CRANE, Dale (ed.). Dictionary of aeronautical terms. 2nd ed. Renton: ASA, 1991.
- Definição2
- Airflow immediately surrounding aircraft.
- Fonte2
- GUNSTON, Bill. The Cambridge aerospace dictionary. Cambridge: Cambridge University, 2004. (Cambridge aerospace series.)
- Nota adicional1
- If behind propeller, * is propwash.
- Contexto
- Jet blast and propeller slipstream can produce localized wind velocities of sufficient strength to cause damage to other aircraft, vehicles and personnel operating within the affected area.
- Subárea
- Rotorcraft
- Spanish
- torbellino de hélice