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Dealing with vehicles or machines used in flight or propulsion through the air.
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circuit
Aviation; Air traffic control
(1) A communication system that includes all the direct system channels between two points. (2) Other expression for: aerodrome traffic circuit
backtrack
Aviation; Air traffic control
The taxiing of an aircraft on a runway in use in a direction opposite to the landing or take-off direction.
controller-pilot data link communications (CPDLC)
Aviation; Air traffic control
A means of direct electronic communication between controller and pilot using data link instead of voice. These communications may include clearances, requests, reports, or any ...
crosswind component
Aviation; Air traffic control
The wind component measured in knots at 90° to the longitudinal axis of the runway.
conflict
Aviation; Air traffic control
The actual or predicted convergence of aircraft that violates one or more separation minima.
visual contact
Aviation; Air traffic control
An expression used in radiocommunication meaning "Visual contact has been established."
co-ordinating controller
Aviation; Air traffic control
A duty controller assigned to co-ordinate flight data between two or more control positions.
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