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Dealing with vehicles or machines used in flight or propulsion through the air.
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nondirectional radio beacon (NDB)
Aviation; Aircraft
A ground-based radio transmitter that transmits radio energy in all directions.
area navigation (RNAV)
Aviation; Aircraft
Allows a pilot to fly a selected course to a predetermined point without the need to overfly ground-based navigation facilities, by using waypoints.
lateral stability (rolling)
Aviation; Aircraft
The stability about the longitudinal axis of an aircraft. Rolling stability or the ability of an airplane to return to level flight due to a disturbance that causes one of the ...
tactical air navigation (TACAN)
Aviation; Aircraft
An electronic navigation system used by military aircraft, providing both distance and direction information.
critical altitude
Aviation; Aircraft
The maximum altitude under standard atmospheric conditions at which a turbocharged engine can produce its rated horsepower.
nonprecision approach
Aviation; Aircraft
A standard instrument approach procedure in which only horizontal guidance is provided.
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