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Combustion

Process of burning the fuel/air mixture in the engine in a controlled and predictable manner.

Dictionary Term

Combustion

Definition

  • Process of burning the fuel/air mixture in the engine in a controlled and predictable manner.

References

  • Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008