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- Definição1
- Speed of descent measured in feet per minute.
- Fonte1
- Dictionary of aeronautical english. Chicago: Fitzroy Dearborn, 1999. 249 [12] p.
- 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
- Sigla em inglês: ROD.
- Nota adicional2
- If the speed of descent is too low, alter the throttle setting accordingly.
- Contexto
- The most common functions are altitude and heading hold. Some more advanced systems include a vertical speed or indicated airspeed (IAS) hold mode, where a constant rate of climb/descent or indicated airspeed is maintained by the autopilot.
- Subárea1
- Air Navigation
- Português
- razão de descida