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Aviation

Dealing with vehicles or machines used in flight or propulsion through the air.

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outside air temperature (OAT)

Aviation; Aircraft

The measured or indicated air temperature (IAT) corrected for compression and friction heating. Also referred to as true air temperature.

wingtip vortices

Aviation; Aircraft

The rapidly rotating air that spills over an airplane’s wings during flight. The intensity of the turbulence depends on the airplane’s weight, speed, and configuration. Also ...

autokinesis

Aviation; Aircraft

Nighttime visual illusion that a stationary light is moving, which becomes apparent after several seconds of staring at the light.

lines of flux

Aviation; Aircraft

Invisible lines of magnetic force passing between the poles of a magnet.

terminal aerodrome forecast (TAF)

Aviation; Aircraft

A report established for the 5 statute mile radius around an airport. Utilizes the same descriptors and abbreviations as the METAR report.

decision altitude (DA)

Aviation; Aircraft

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 ...

overboost

Aviation; Aircraft

A condition in which a reciprocating engine has exceeded the maximum manifold pressure allowed by the manufacturer. Can cause damage to engine components.