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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national aeronautical charting group (NACG)

Aviation; Aircraft

A Federal agency operating under the FAA, responsible for publishing charts such as the terminal procedures and en route charts.

visual descent point (VDP)

Aviation; Aircraft

A defined point on the final approach course of a nonprecision straight-in approach procedure from which normal descent from the MDA to the runway touchdown point may be commenced, provided the ...

flight strips

Aviation; Aircraft

Paper strips containing instrument flight information, used by ATC when processing flight plans.

remote communications outlet (RCO)

Aviation; Aircraft

An unmanned communications facility that is remotely controlled by air traffic personnel.

An airspace of defined dimensions within which ATC service is provided to IFR and VFR flights in accordance with the airspace classification. It includes Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class ...

national airspace system (NAS)

Aviation; Aircraft

The common network of United States airspace—air navigation facilities, equipment and services, airports or landing areas; aeronautical charts, information and services; rules, regulations and ...

visual flight rules (VFR)

Aviation; Aircraft

Flight rules adopted by the FAA governing aircraft flight using visual references. VFR operations specify the amount of ceiling and the visibility the pilot must have in order to operate according to ...