Aviation

Aviation

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

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speed adjustment

Aviation; Air traffic control

An ATC procedure used to request pilots to adjust aircraft speed to a specific value to provide the desired separation.

progressive taxi

Aviation; Air traffic control

Precise taxi instructions given to a pilot unfamiliar with the aerodrome or issued in stages as the aircraft proceeds along the taxi route.

readback

Aviation; Air traffic control

A procedure whereby the receiving station repeats a received message or an appropriate part thereof to the transmitting station so as to obtain confirmation that the message was ...

transponder code

Aviation; Air traffic control

The number assigned to a particular multiple-pulse reply signal transmitted by a transponder.

significant meteorological information (SIGMET)

Aviation; Air traffic control

Meteorological information issued concerning weather significant to the safety of aircraft. SIGMET advisories include the following: (a) active thunderstorm areas or lines of ...

pilot-in-command (PIC)

Aviation; Air traffic control

The pilot having responsibility and authority for the operation and safety of the aircraft during flight time.

traffic information

Aviation; Air traffic control

Information issued by ATS to pilots regarding other known or observed traffic that may be in such proximity to their position or intended route as to warrant their attention.