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touchdown
Definição1
(1) The point at which an aircraft first makes contact with the landing surface. (2) In a precision radar approach, it is the point at which the glide path intercepts the landing surface.
Fonte1
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Pilot/controller glossary (P/CG). 2014. Disponível em: https://www.faa.gov/air_traffic/publications/atpubs/pcg/index.htm. Acesso em: 10 jun. 2014.
Fonte2
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Rotorcraft flying handbook (FAA-H-8083-21). Washington, DC: FAA, 2000. Disponível em: http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/aircraft/media/faa-h-8083-21.pdf. Acesso em: 10 fev. 2012.
Nota adicional1
Information regarding this term is a result of researches developed by DECEA in cooperation with ANAC.
Contexto
As you increase the nose pitch attitude just prior to touchdown, add additional power to cushion the landing. However, power should be removed, just as the wheels are ready to touch. This results is a very slow, gentle touchdown.
Subárea1
Phase of Flight
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Português
ponto de toque