hot pitting
n.— «The technique, called hot pitting, allows aircraft such as F-16 Fighting Falcons that are deployed here for training to land and refuel without ever stopping their engines.» —“‘Hot Pitting’ Making a Comeback” in Incirlik Air Base, Turkey Military.com Jan. 24, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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