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autorotation [ˌɔːtəʊrəʊˈteɪʃən] n (Engineering / Aeronautics) the continuous rotation of a body in an airflow, such as that of the rotor blades of a helicopter in an unpowered descent How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The forward movement of the aircraft forces air through the blades, causing them to autorotate and thereby creating lift. |
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