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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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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.
final approach point (FAP)
Aviation; Air traffic control
The point of an instrument approach procedure (IAP) where the final approach segment commences.
missed approach point (MAP)
Aviation; Air traffic control
The point on the final approach course that signifies the termination of the final approach and the commencement of the missed approach segment. It may be (a) the intersection of an electronic glide ...
fly-by waypoint
Aviation; Air traffic control
A waypoint that requires the use of turn anticipation to avoid an overshoot of the next flight segment.
final approach waypoint (FAWP)
Aviation; Air traffic control
The waypoint of a non-precision instrument approach procedure (IAP) where the final approach segment commences.
initial approach waypoint (IAWP)
Aviation; Air traffic control
The waypoint of an instrument approach procedure (IAP) at which the aircraft leaves the en route phase of operations to commence the approach.
mandatory frequency area
Aviation; Air traffic control
An area established at selected uncontrolled aerodromes within which aircraft are required to comply with mandatory-frequency reporting procedures.
