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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encoding altimeter

Aviation; Aircraft

A special type of pressure altimeter used to send a signal to the air traffic controller on the ground, showing the pressure altitude the aircraft is flying.

A system that uses electromagnetic waves to identify the range, altitude, direction, or speed of both moving and fixed objects such as aircraft, weather formations, and terrain. The term RADAR was ...

clearance delivery

Aviation; Aircraft

Control tower position responsible for transmitting departure clearances to IFR flights.

minimum altitude

Aviation; Aircraft

An altitude depicted on an instrument approach chart with the altitude value underscored. Aircraft are required to maintain altitude at or above the depicted value.

ultra-high frequency (UHF)

Aviation; Aircraft

The range of electromagnetic frequencies between 962 MHz and 1213 MHz.

engine pressure ratio (EPR)

Aviation; Aircraft

The ratio of turbine discharge pressure divided by compressor inlet pressure, which is used as an indication of the amount of thrust being developed by a turbine engine.

radar approach

Aviation; Aircraft

The controller provides vectors while monitoring the progress of the flight with radar, guiding the pilot through the descent to the airport/heliport or to a specific runway.