Air traffic control

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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RSC report

Aviation; Air traffic control

Section of the Aircraft Movement Surface Condition Report (AMSCR) which provides runway surface information using a verbal description of the runway condition.

STOL aircraft

Aviation; Air traffic control

An aircraft that, at some weight within its approved operating weight, is capable of operating from a STOL runway in compliance with the applicable STOL characteristics and airworthiness, operations, ...

Resume own navigation

Aviation; Air traffic control

U.S.: Expression for: "Resume normal navigation"

National Airspace System (NAS )

Aviation; Air traffic control

U.S.: The common network of U.S. airspace; air navigation facilities, equipment and services, airports or landing areas; aeronautical charts, information and services; rules, regulations and ...

Vertical separation

Aviation; Air traffic control

The separation between aircraft expressed in units of vertical distance.

Visual separation

Aviation; Air traffic control

A means used by controllers to separate aircraft operating in visual meteorolgical conditions (VMC). (a) VFR—The controller, having determined that a potential conflict exists, issues clearances, ...