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verb /.nkris/ to become greater or more, to rise . As you increase height, the countryside below you appears to flatten out. Opposite reduce . opposite (all senses) decrease
increment /..kr.m.nt/ noun some-thing added . The minimum detection range of a pulse radar system is equal to half the pulse length plus a small increment.
incur /.nk/ verb to acquire or to receive something, often something unwanted . Fuel penalties can be incurred if fuel surplus to requirements is carried. . In some aircraft, the datum shift is operated automatically to cater for any large trim changes incurred by operating undercarriage, flaps, etc.
(NOTE: incurring – incurred) . to incur a financial loss to lose money, in a business or commercial sense
indefinite /.ndef(.)n.t/ adjective
without limits . an indefinite period of time a period of time which, in reality, may have no end
independent /.nd.pend.nt/ adjec-tive free from the influence or effects of other people or things . Airspeed is independent of wind and is the same regardless whether the aircraft is flying upwind, downwind or at any angle to the wind. . independent system a sys-tem which can operate by itself
index /.ndeks/ noun an alphabetical list of references to page numbers found at the end of a book or long document
(NOTE: The plural form is indexes or
indices /.nd.siz/ .) index letter /.ndeks let./, index number /.ndeks nmb./ noun a let-ter or number which makes it easier to reference or look up information . Each observing meteorological station is shown on the chart as a small circle, identified by its own index number.
indicate /.nd.ke.t/ verb 1. to show or point out . A lamp on the instrument panel will indicate when the pump is operating. . The needle indicated to zero. 2. to serve as a sign or symptom . Black smoke from the exhaust may indi-cate a rich mixture or worn piston rings.
indicated airspeed /.nd.ke.t.d e.spid/ noun the airspeed shown by the cockpit or flight-deck instrument .
The aircraft stalls at an indicated air-speed of 50 knots. Abbreviation IAS
indication /.nd.ke..(.)n/ noun 1.
pointing out . Indication of altitude is given on the altimeter. 2. a sign or symptom . A drop in engine rpm is an indication of ice forming in the carbu-rettor. . audible indication a sound which serves as a warning, e.g. a bleep
indicator /.nd.ke.t./ noun some-thing which shows information
individual /.nd.v.du.l/ adjective
existing as a separate thing . The hydraulic braking system consists of a master cylinder with individual brake cylinders at each wheel. . There is a maintenance manual for each individ-ual engine. . noun a separate human being considered as one rather than as a member of a larger group . The instruc-tor regards her trainees as a number of individuals rather than a group.