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Federal Aviation Administration
Industry: Government
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A report established for the 5 statute mile radius around an airport. Utilizes the same descriptors and abbreviations as the METAR report.
Industry:Aviation
A specified altitude in the precision approach, charted in feet MSL, at which a missed approach must be initiated if the required visual reference to continue the approach has not been established.
Industry:Aviation
A condition in which a reciprocating engine has exceeded the maximum manifold pressure allowed by the manufacturer. Can cause damage to engine components.
Industry:Aviation
A measurement of force used to produce movement.
Industry:Aviation
Weather reporting system which provides surface observations every minute via digitized voice broadcasts and printed reports.
Industry:Aviation
The ratio of a specified load to the total weight of the aircraft. The specified load is expressed in terms of any of the following: aerodynamic forces, inertial forces, or ground or water reactions.
Industry:Aviation
A procedure to provide a new transition method for arriving aircraft equipped with FMS and/or GPS navigational equipment. The TAA contains a “T” structure that normally provides a NoPT for aircraft using the approach.
Industry:Aviation
A specified altitude in the precision approach, charted in height above threshold elevation, at which a decision must be made either to continue the approach or to execute a missed approach.
Industry:Aviation
Using more movement in the control column than is necessary to achieve the desired pitch-and-bank condition.
Industry:Aviation
A standard series of aeronautical charts covering land areas of the world at a size and scale convenient for navigation (1:1,000,000) by moderate speed aircraft. Topographic information includes cities and towns, principal roads, railroads, distinctive landmarks, drainage, and relief. Aeronautical information includes visual and radio aids to navigation, airports, airways, restricted areas, obstructions and other pertinent data.
Industry:Aviation