单词 | aerotow |
释义 | > as lemmasaerotow aerotow n. Brit. /ˈɛːrə(ʊ)təʊ/ , U.S. /ˈɛrəˌtoʊ/ , /ˈɛroʊˌtoʊ/ aerotowing as a method; an instance of towing or launching a glider.ΘΚΠ society > travel > air or space travel > gliding and hang-gliding > [noun] > towing of glider aerotowing1937 aerotow1938 1938 Times 20 Apr. 12/3 Launching by aero-tow is quite the simplest and most pleasant of the various methods of mechanical launching. 1971 N. Ellison Brit. Gliders & Sailplanes ii. 20 Winch launching from these long runways gave a good launch height, and aerodromes..eased the introduction of aero-tow launching. 1978 A. Welch Bk. of Airsports ii. 40/1 But, if the glider pilot thinks he would like an aerotow back home, it is no good his ending up in any small meadow. 2001 RCM & E (Radio Control Models & Electronics) Mar. 51/1 The mailbag has also been full to overflowing with comments and questions about..whether it's advisable to have someone holding onto the glider's wing when launching by aerotow. < as lemmas |
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