Aviation

Aviation

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

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intersecting runways

Aviation; Air traffic control

Two or more runways that cross or meet within their lengths.

minimum en route altitude (MEA)

Aviation; Air traffic control

The altitude above sea level (ASL) between specified fixes on airways or air routes that assures acceptable navigational signal coverage and that meets the IFR obstacle clearance ...

flight plan

Aviation; Air traffic control

Specified information, submitted in accordance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), with regard to the intended flight of an aircraft.

low approach

Aviation; Air traffic control

An approach over an airport or runway following an instrument approach procedure (IAP) or VFR approach, including the overshoot manoeuvre, where the pilot intentionally does not ...

glider

Aviation; Air traffic control

A non-power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft that derives its lift in flight from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces that remain fixed during flight.

ground controlled approach (GCA)

Aviation; Air traffic control

A radar approach controlled from the ground by ATC personnel who transmit instructions to the pilot by radio. Note: In Canada, this service is provided by military ATC.