propeller
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We’d seen nearly every stage of production — from “grass to glass,” as McAfee called it — when he parked his truck next to the hangar that houses his Cessna 210 Centurion propeller plane.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
They also said its injuries indicated it had contact with a ship propeller and a fishing net.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
Its international airport — which only recently reopened — has the remains of propeller planes carelessly tossed to the side of the runway, their bodies riddled with bullet holes and their wings askew.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2026
Instead of one propeller, for example, the aircraft has 12, so if one fails, the aircraft and pilot can continue to fly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
But Dorothy, Keith, and Bruce heard nothing but the thrum of their plane’s propeller.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Federal agents have radar, acoustic sensors to detect the distinct noise signature of a drone’s motors and propellers and thermal and optical detection.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
In the footage, two charred propellers and engines can be clearly seen.
From Barron's ● Apr. 5, 2026
They said these included more than 2,000 petrol and electric motors and over 600 propellers.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2026
The balloons rise and descend using vents or propellers to find the right currents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
The propellers were in danger of hitting the ground.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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