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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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Obstacle
Aviation; Air traffic control
All fixed (whether temporary or permanent) and mobile objects, or parts thereof, that are located on an area intended for the surface movement of aircraft or that extend above a defined surface ...
Tower radar area (TRA)
Aviation; Air traffic control
An area of defined dimensions surrounding a controlled aerodrome within which radar service is provided.
Stop squawk
Aviation; Air traffic control
An expression used by ATC to tell the pilot to turn off the specified mode, code or function of the aircraft transponder.
Shock wave
Aviation; Air traffic control
A region of abrupt change in pressure and density moving ahead of the aircraft as a wave front at or above the speed of sound.
Restricted area
Aviation; Air traffic control
Class F airspace of defined dimensions above the land areas or territorial waters within which the flight of aircraft is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions.
Say altitude
Aviation; Air traffic control
An expression used by ATC to ascertain an aircraft's specific altitude or flight level (FL).
Sponsor
Aviation; Air traffic control
The person or agency responsible for the organisation and conduct of a special aviation event.
