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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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rapid decompression
Aviation; Aircraft
The almost instantaneous loss of cabin pressure in aircraft with a pressurized cockpit or cabin.
computer navigation fix
Aviation; Aircraft
A point used to define a navigation track for an airborne computer system such as GPS or FMS.
missed approach
Aviation; Aircraft
A maneuver conducted by a pilot when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a landing.
receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM)
Aviation; Aircraft
A system used to verify the usability of the received GPS signals and warns the pilot of any malfunction in the navigation system. This system is required for IFR-certified GPS units.
concentric rings
Aviation; Aircraft
Dashed-line circles depicted in the plan view of IAP charts, outside of the reference circle, that show en route and feeder facilities.
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