Aviation

Aviation

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

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waypoint (WP)

Aviation; Air traffic control

A specified geographical location, defined by longitude and latitude, that is used in the definition of routes and terminal segments and for progress-reporting purposes.

visual flight rules (VFR)

Aviation; Air traffic control

The rules that govern the procedures for conducting flight under visual conditions. Note: The abbreviation "VFR" is used by pilots and controllers to indicate a type of flight ...

vehicle control service (VCS)

Aviation; Air traffic control

The provision, by FSSs, of commands and instructions to control the movements of ground traffic on manoeuvring areas at designated uncontrolled aerodromes.

under the hood

Aviation; Air traffic control

An expression indicating that the pilot is using a hood to restrict visibility outside the cockpit while simulating instrument flight. An instrument-rated pilot is required in the ...

wide area augmentation system (WAAS)

Aviation; Air traffic control

U.S. and Canada: The augmentation to global positioning system (GPS) to meet en route and terminal navigation, non-precision approach and precision approach CAT I accuracy, ...

wing-tip vortex

Aviation; Air traffic control

A circular pattern of air current created by the movement of an airfoil through the air when the airfoil is generating lift. As an airfoil moves through the atmosphere in ...