Glide

  • 71Glide (Begriffsklärung) — Der Name Glide bezeichnet: eine Schnittstelle für Voodoo Graphikkarten, siehe Glide einen Ort im US Bundesstaat Oregon, siehe Glide (Oregon) eine US amerikanische Automarke, siehe Glide (Automarke) Diese Seite ist eine …

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  • 72glide path — n. The desired or prescribed path to reach a goal. Example Citation: Though there are many today who say I told you so, in retrospect it is clear that the vision of Oslo as a gentle glide path to peace was mistaken. Editorial, The Taba delusion,… …

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  • 73glide-slope-intercept altitude — The minimum altitude of an intermediate approach segment prescribed for precision approach that assures obstacle clearance. It is the minimum altitude to intercept the glide slope or glide path on a precision approach. The intersection of the… …

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  • 74glide bomb — noun also glider bomb Etymology: glide bomb from glide (I) + bomb, n.; glider bomb from glider + bomb, n. : a bomb fitted with airfoils so that it glides toward its target with or without a guidance system * * * glide bomb, a bomb fitted with… …

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  • 75Glide Path — infobox Book | name = Glide Path title orig = translator = image caption = author = Arthur C. Clarke cover artist = country = United Kingdom language = English series = genre = Novel publisher = Harcourt Brace release date = 1963 media type =… …

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  • 76Glide Path — Refers to a formula that defines the asset allocation mix of a target date fund, based on the number of years to the target date. The glide path creates an asset allocation that becomes more conservative (i.e., includes more fixed income assets… …

    Investment dictionary

  • 77glide bomb — A bomb, fitted with airfoils, that is carried and released in the direction of a target by an aircraft. A glide bomb travels much farther than an ordinary bomb. It can be released at low levels with ranges from 4 to 6 miles (6–10 km). The… …

    Aviation dictionary

  • 78glide mode — In a flight control system, a control mode in which an aircraft is automatically positioned to the center of the glide slope course …

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  • 79glide path — noun Date: 1936 glide slope …

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  • 80glide slope — noun Date: circa 1949 1. the proper path of descent for an aircraft preparing to land; especially such a path indicated by a radio beam 2. the radio beam that marks a glide slope …

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