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BALANCED CONTROL SURFACE
Definition of: BALANCED CONTROL SURFACE
A movable control surface, as an aileron or rudder, having an added physical extension or weights forward of the hinge-point to reduce forces on a joystick or yoke.
BERNOULLI EFFECT (or LAW or THOREM)
Definition of: BERNOULLI EFFECT (or LAW or THOREM)
Since the pressure of a fluid is proportional to its velocity, airflow over the upper surface of an airfoil causes suction [lift] because the airstream has been speeded up in relation to positive pressure of the airflow on the lower surface.
BLEED AIR
Definition of: BLEED AIR
Hot air at high pressure, usually from the bypass section of a gas turbine engine, for de-icing, heating, and other uses.
BOUNDARY-LAYER CONTROL
Definition of: BOUNDARY-LAYER CONTROL
The design or control of slotted or perforated wings with suction methods to reduce undesirable aerodynamic effects caused by the boundary layer, that region adjacent to the boundary where shear stresses dominate in the airflow over a wingform.
BUMPED COWLING
Definition of: BUMPED COWLING
An engine fairing, generally circular, with welts or compound shapes in its surface to accommodate cylinder heads.