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Hang gliding and Slip (aerodynamics)

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Difference between Hang gliding and Slip (aerodynamics)

Hang gliding vs. Slip (aerodynamics)

Hang gliding is an air sport or recreational activity in which a pilot flies a light, non-motorised foot-launched heavier-than-air aircraft called a hang glider. A slip is an aerodynamic state where an aircraft is moving somewhat sideways as well as forward relative to the oncoming airflow or relative wind.

Similarities between Hang gliding and Slip (aerodynamics)

Hang gliding and Slip (aerodynamics) have 4 things in common (in Unionpedia): Aircraft, Lift-to-drag ratio, Relative wind, Spoiler (aeronautics).

Aircraft

An aircraft is a machine that is able to fly by gaining support from the air.

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Lift-to-drag ratio

In aerodynamics, the lift-to-drag ratio, or L/D ratio, is the amount of lift generated by a wing or vehicle, divided by the aerodynamic drag it creates by moving through the air.

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Relative wind

In aeronautics, the relative wind is the direction of movement of the atmosphere relative to an aircraft or an airfoil.

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Spoiler (aeronautics)

In aeronautics, a spoiler (sometimes called a lift spoiler or lift dumper) is a device intended to intentionally reduce the lift component of an airfoil in a controlled way.

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Hang gliding and Slip (aerodynamics) Comparison

Hang gliding has 88 relations, while Slip (aerodynamics) has 36. As they have in common 4, the Jaccard index is 3.23% = 4 / (88 + 36).

References

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