autorotation

/ɔːtərəˈreɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

the descent of an aircraft or helicopter in a rotating motion, especially after engine failure, using the aircraft’s momentum to stabilize its descent

“The instructor emphasized the importance of autorotation during emergency landing procedures.”

Synonyms

  • autorotational descent
  • unpowered descent

Antonyms

  • powered ascent