Drogue. A conical canvas sleeve open at both ends with a metal hoop at the larger end, used as a sea anchor by seaplanes. In lighter form a drogue is towed behind an aeroplane to serve as a target for aircraft or anti-aircraft guns.
Today there are two common procedures for aerial refueling: the flying boom and the probe and drogue systems.
Autobrake Â- Conventional landing gear Â- Arrestor hook Â- Drogue parachute Â- Tricycle gear Â- Tundra tire Â- Undercarriage
Escape systems
Ejection seat Â- Escape crew capsule ...
 See also: Aviation, Aircraft, Crew, Navigation, Landing
  
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