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Air traffic control
An in-airport service that facilitates the safe and orderly movement of aircrafts within and between airports, achieved by interpreting data from radar and weather devices, and by maintaining contact with pilots.
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drag chute
Aviation; Air traffic control
A parachute device installed on certain aircraft that is deployed to assist in deceleration of the aircraft.
indicated altitude
Aviation; Air traffic control
The altitude as shown by an altimeter. On a pressure or barometric altimeter, it is altitude as shown uncorrected for instrument error and uncompensated for variation from standard atmospheric ...
en-route climb performance
Aviation; Air traffic control
ICAO: The climb (or descent) performance with the aeroplane in the en-route configuration with: (a) the critical power-unit inoperative; and (b) the critical two power-unit inoperative in the case ...
minimum holding altitude (MHA)
Aviation; Air traffic control
The lowest altitude prescribed for a holding pattern that assures navigational signal coverage, communications, and meets obstacle clearance requirements.
loss of separation
Aviation; Air traffic control
An occurrence in which less than the authorized minimum existed or in which the minimum was not assured.
minimum descent altitude (MDA)
Aviation; Air traffic control
The altitude above sea level (ASL) specified in the Canada Air Pilot (CAP) or the route and approach inventory for a non-precision approach, below which descent shall not be made until the required ...
distress phase
Aviation; Air traffic control
(1) A phase that begins when (a) the fuel on board is considered to be exhausted or to be insufficient to enable the aircraft to land safely; (b) information is received that indicates that the ...
