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airspeed
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airspeed
the speed of an aircraft relative to the air in which it moves

airspeed [′er‚spēd]
(aerospace engineering)
The speed of an airborne object relative to the atmosphere; in a calm atmosphere, airspeed equals ground speed.


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The NTSB wants the FAA to increase minimum safe airspeeds in icing conditions and require the installation of ice speed switches.
The dual point hook systems provides the stability needed to carry external loads at increased airspeeds.
80 Mach or greater with true airspeeds well over 460 knots.
 
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