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Inversion

An increase in temperature with altitude.

Dictionary Term

Inversion

Definitions

  • An increase in temperature with altitude.
  • State in which the canopy has been turned completely inside out. Also see partial inversion.

References

  • Parachute Rigger Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2015
  • 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