Aviation

Aviation

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

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information request (INREQ)

Aviation; Air traffic control

A message requesting that a communications search be carried out in a defined area utilizing government circuits and local telephone.

go-around

Aviation; Air traffic control

The procedure followed by a pilot who decides to abandon an approach or landing.

icing conditions

Aviation; Air traffic control

Weather conditions conducive to the formation of ice on an aircraft in flight. These conditions are usually characterized by visible moisture in the air and temperatures around ...

missed approach procedure

Aviation; Air traffic control

The procedure that is to be followed after an instrument approach procedure (IAP) if, for any reason, a landing is not effected and that occurs normally (a) when the aircraft has ...

flameout

Aviation; Air traffic control

A loss of combustion in turbine engines resulting in a loss of engine power.

intersection departure

Aviation; Air traffic control

A departure on a runway from an intersection.

light gun

Aviation; Air traffic control

A hand-held directional light signalling device that emits a brilliant, narrow beam of white, green or red light, as selected by the tower controller. The light gun is used as an ...