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DRONE - A pilotless aircraft, usually following a predetermined or programmed set of maneuvers. See also RPV.
DROP TANK - An externally carried auxiliary tank, usually to contain fuel, which may be jettisoned if necessary.
BAI BQM-147 Dragon Drone, reconnaissance (1986)
RQ-2 Pioneer, reconnaissance (1986)
General Atomics GNAT-750, reconnaissance (1989)
Sikorsky Cypher, research, (1992)
RQ-1/MQ-1 Predator, reconnaissance, combat (1995) ...
The basic premise of glider chasing is this: The gliders are harmless drones, essentially insubstantial. They are pilotless, and you can crash right into and through them without dam-aging them or your aircraft.
Predator C - Avenger - Military Aircraft Drone
Queen Bee
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The stick is hauled back against the seat, between my legs, and power's at idle, but it never breaks. Centering up with rudder, the Rider happily drones along, nose well above the horizon, at 38 knots. Descent rate is about 500 fpm.
Stationary reservations may include activities, such as special tests of weapons systems or equipment, certain U.S. Navy carrier, fleet, and anti-submarine operations, rocket, missile and drone operations, ...
At this point, having scared you away from stripping, it should be said, that knowing the guidelines and having the proper equipment and drone-like attitude, anyone can do it. Just don't plan on doing it in an afternoon between golf games.
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