Aviation

Aviation

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

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crosswind

Aviation; Air traffic control

When referring to wind conditions, a wind not parallel to the runway or the path of an aircraft.

control zone (CZ)

Aviation; Air traffic control

A controlled airspace of defined dimensions extending upwards from the surface of the earth up to and including 3000 ft AAE unless otherwise specified.

clear of runway

Aviation; Air traffic control

In ground control, an expression indicating that a vehicle or an aircraft is at least 200 ft clear of the nearest edge of the runway in use, wherever practicable.

controlled aerodrome

Aviation; Air traffic control

An aerodrome at which an ATC unit is in operation.

chase aircraft

Aviation; Air traffic control

An aircraft flown in proximity to another aircraft, normally to observe its performance during training or testing.

converging runway display aid (CRDA)

Aviation; Air traffic control

A radar software that permits the sequencing and spacing of aircraft by terminal controllers.

conflict alert (CA)

Aviation; Air traffic control

A function of certain ATC automated systems that is designed to alert radar controllers to existing or pending situations that are recognized by the program parameters and require ...