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Acceleration

Force involved in overcoming inertia, and which may be defined as a change in velocity per unit of time.

Dictionary Term

Acceleration

Definition

  • Force involved in overcoming inertia, and which may be defined as a change in velocity per unit of time.

References

  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023
  • Powered Parachute Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2007
  • Weight-Shift Control Aircraft Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2008