Aeronautical Engineering Concepts

noun a current of warm air that rises in the atmosphere

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• The updraft created by the warm air rising helped the glider stay aloft for hours.
• We felt the updraft as we stood on top of the hill, it was like a gentle breeze lifting us up.
• Dude, did you catch that sick updraft while surfing the air currents?
• Her positive attitude acted as an updraft, lifting the spirits of everyone around her.

noun a small wing-like structure attached to an aircraft's wingtip to improve aerodynamic efficiency

• The new aircraft design includes a winglet to improve fuel efficiency.
• I heard that adding a winglet to the plane can help save on fuel costs.
• Check out the cool winglet on that jet!
• Her creativity was the winglet that helped her soar above the competition.