Aviation

Aviation

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

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radio beacon

Aviation; Air traffic control

A station transmitting non-directional radio signals.

radar advisory

Aviation; Air traffic control

The provision of advice and information based on radar observations.

non-directional beacon (NDB)

Aviation; Air traffic control

An LF/MF or UHF radio beacon transmitting non-directional signals whereby the pilot of an aircraft equipped with direction-finding equipment can determine his or her bearing to or ...

touchdown zone lighting (TDZL)

Aviation; Air traffic control

Variable-intensity white lighting in the touchdown zone consisting of bars of three inset lights per bar situated on either side of the runway centreline at 100-ft intervals, ...

receiver only

Aviation; Air traffic control

The capability to receive radio communications only, owing to the absence or failure of the transmitter.

photo block

Aviation; Air traffic control

An area of Canadian Domestic Airspace (CDA), approximately 30 mi. by 40 mi. in lateral dimensions, that is charted to facilitate flight planning by photo survey operators and that ...

search and rescue (SAR)

Aviation; Air traffic control

The use of aircraft, surface craft, submarines, and specialized rescue teams and equipment to search for and rescue personnel in distress on land or at sea.