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| has gloss | eng: Deflected slipstream is an approach to creating an aircraft that can take off and land vertically (VTOL), or at least with a very short runway (STOL). The basic principle is to deflect the slipstream from one or more propellers approximately 90 degrees, to create an upward thrust for vertical takeoff and a downward air cushion for landing. Once airborne, the flaps are retracted so the airplane can fly horizontally. |
| lexicalization | eng: deflected slipstream |
| instance of | c/Types of take-off and landing |
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| media:img | Robert kirby TN 3800 Image 1.gif |
| media:img | Two Element Arc Wing VTOL,4-29-06.gif |
| media:img | VZ-3RY STOL flying.jpg |
| media:img | VZ-3RY flaps down on runway.jpg |
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