stick pusher
stick pusher noun: an automated mechanical device connected to the control column of some aircraft, which pushes the column forward, thus decreasing angle of attack, if the aircraft is approaching a stall.
Noun
stick pusher (plural stick pushers)
- An automated mechanical device connected to the control column of some aircraft, which pushes the column forward, thus decreasing angle of attack, if the aircraft is approaching a stall.
- By 2154:45, the AOA had increased to the point that both the stickshaker and the stickpusher activated. The control column moved forward rapidly in response to the activation of the stickpusher, decreasing the pitch angle to -3.5°, the AOA to 0°, and the vertical load to 0 G. The stickpusher then...2007 January 9, National Transportation Safety Board, “1.16.1.2 Aerodynamic Stall and Upset Event”, in Aircraft Accident Report: Crash of Pinnacle Airlines Flight 3701, Bombardier CL-600-2B19...
- Synonyms:
- stick nudger
Synonyms of stick pusher
Forms of stick pusher
| plural | stick pushers |
|---|---|
| alternative form | stickpusher |
Questions about stick pusher
- What does stick pusher mean?
- Stick pusher means an automated mechanical device connected to the control column of some aircraft, which pushes the column forward, thus decreasing angle of attack, if the aircraft is approaching a stall.
- What part of speech is stick pusher?
- Stick pusher is a noun.
- What is the plural of stick pusher?
- The plural of stick pusher is stick pushers.
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