phugoid

English

/ˈfjuːɡɔɪd/

noun
Definitions
  • An aircraft motion where the vehicle pitches up and climbs, decreasing speed, and then pitches down and descends, increasing speed.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek φυγή (flight).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φυγή

Gloss

flight

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