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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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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.
co-ordinates
Aviation; Air traffic control
The intersection of lines of reference, usually expressed in degrees, minutes and seconds of latitude and longitude, used to determine position or location.
co-pilot
Aviation; Air traffic control
A licensed pilot assigned to duty as a pilot in an aircraft during flight time, other than as (a) a pilot-in-command; or (b) a pilot receiving flying instruction.
correction
Aviation; Air traffic control
An expression used in radiocommunication meaning "An error has been made in this transmission (or in the message indicated). The correct version is . . ."
conflict detection
Aviation; Air traffic control
The discovery of a conflict as a result of a conflict search.
broadcast
Aviation; Air traffic control
A transmission of information relating to air navigation that is not addressed to a specific station or stations.
