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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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Air traffic control
Date-time group
Aviation; Air traffic control
A combination of the date and time in a single six-figure group. When used in the text of a NOTAM, it is composed of ten figures, e.g. 9501191200. The first two digits indicate the year; the second ...
Minimum safe speed
Aviation; Air traffic control
The minimum speed at which an aircraft may be operated without affecting its manoeuvring ability. This speed may vary depending on the aircraft type and configuration, or emergency conditions.
Flight service specialist
Aviation; Air traffic control
A certified employee assigned duties and responsibilities at an FSS.
Missing aircraft notice (MANOT)
Aviation; Air traffic control
A message issued by a joint rescue co-ordination centre (JRCC) to ATS units, giving details of a missing aircraft.
Flight plan data
Aviation; Air traffic control
Data selected from the flight plan (FP) for purposes of processing, display or transfer.
Fix
Aviation; Air traffic control
A geographical location determined either by visual reference to the ground or by means of radio aids or other navigational devices.
Minimum navigation performance specifications (MNPS)
Aviation; Air traffic control
An expression used to designate specifications relating to the navigation performance capability of aircraft operating in specified portions of the airspace.
