Aviation

Aviation

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

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minimum fuel

Aviation; Air traffic control

An expression used to inform ATC that an aircraft's fuel supply has reached a state that is sufficient to reach destination, provided that unexpected delays are not encountered.

missed approach waypoint (MAWP)

Aviation; Air traffic control

The waypoint on the final approach course that signifies the termination of the final approach segment and the commencement of the missed approach segment. It is normally located ...

special aviation event

Aviation; Air traffic control

An air show, low-level air race, aerobatic competition, fly-in or balloon festival.

test flight

Aviation; Air traffic control

A flight for the purpose of investigating the operational and flight characteristics of an aircraft or an aircraft component.

radio magnetic indicator (RMI)

Aviation; Air traffic control

An aircraft navigational instrument that, coupled with a gyro compass or any other compass system, indicates the direction of a selected NAVAID and indicates bearing with respect ...

penetration turn

Aviation; Air traffic control

DND: An arrival procedure involving a turn or series of turns during descent from a cruising altitude that will position the aircraft for a landing during a high-level approach.

touchdown zone marking

Aviation; Air traffic control

A marking provided in the touchdown zone of a precision approach runway consisting of pairs of rectangular markings symmetrically disposed about the runway centreline.