Aircraft

Aircraft

Any machine or device that is capable of atmospheric flight either by buoyancy or by the movement of air over its surfaces.

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Aviation; Aircraft

A measurement of force used to produce movement.

automated surface observing system (ASOS)

Aviation; Aircraft

Weather reporting system which provides surface observations every minute via digitized voice broadcasts and printed reports.

load factor

Aviation; Aircraft

The ratio of a specified load to the total weight of the aircraft. The specified load is expressed in terms of any of the following: aerodynamic forces, inertial forces, or ground or water reactions.

A procedure to provide a new transition method for arriving aircraft equipped with FMS and/or GPS navigational equipment. The TAA contains a “T” structure that normally provides a NoPT for aircraft ...

expect-further-clearance (EFC)

Aviation; Aircraft

The time a pilot can expect to receive clearance beyond a clearance limit.

radio frequency (RF)

Aviation; Aircraft

A term that refers to alternating current (AC) having characteristics such that, if the current is input to antenna, an electromagnetic (EM) field is generated suitable for wireless broadcasting ...