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Aviation

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

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instrument landing system (ILS)

Aviation; Aircraft

An electronic system that provides both horizontal and vertical guidance to a specific runway, used to execute a precision instrument approach procedure.

standard holding pattern

Aviation; Aircraft

A holding pattern in which all turns are made to the right.

airworthiness certificate

Aviation; Aircraft

A certificate issued by the FAA to all aircraft that have been proven to meet the minimum standards set down by the Code of Federal Regulations.

instrument meteorological conditions (IMC)

Aviation; Aircraft

Meteorological conditions expressed in terms of visibility, distance from clouds, and ceiling less than the minimums specified for visual meteorological conditions, requiring ...

standard instrument departure procedures (SIDS)

Aviation; Aircraft

Published procedures to expedite clearance delivery and to facilitate transition between takeoff and en route operations.

airworthiness directive

Aviation; Aircraft

A regulatory notice sent out by the FAA to the registered owner of an aircraft informing the owner of a condition that prevents the aircraft from continuing to meet its conditions ...