Bridle |
The system of ropes attaching the cable to the balloon, including lines to suspension band. |
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Bullseyes |
Small rings of wood, metal, etc., through which the ropes of a balloon pass, and at the same time allow their adjustment. |
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Bumps |
Disturbances or roughness in the air due either to changes in temperature, clouds or wind |
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Cabane |
The projecting arrangement of struts above the pilot's head on a monoplane to which the anti-lift wires are attached |
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Cable |
The steel hawser with which a balloon is made captive. |
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Cable junction |
An oblong link connecting the main cable and the metallic vee. |
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Camber |
The maximum depth of curvature of the upper and lower surfaces of the wing |
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Camp exchange |
A telephone office in the camp of a balloon company near the front. |
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Capacity |
Measure of the contents of a balloon. |
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