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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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Lead radial
Aviation; Aircraft
The radial at which the turn from the DME arc to the inbound course is started.
Takeoff distance
Aviation; Aircraft
The distance required to complete an all-engines operative takeoff to the 35-foot height. It must be at least 15 percent less than the distance required for a one-engine inoperative engine takeoff. ...
Critical areas
Aviation; Aircraft
Areas where disturbances to the ILS localizer and glideslope courses may occur when surface vehicles or aircraft operate near the localizer or glideslope antennas.
Obstruction lights
Aviation; Aircraft
Lights that can be found both on and off an airport to identify obstructions.
Wind direction indicators
Aviation; Aircraft
Indicators that include a wind sock, wind tee, or tetrahedron. Visual reference will determine wind direction and runway in use.
Atmospheric propagation delay
Aviation; Aircraft
A bending of the electromagnetic (EM) wave from the satellite that creates an error in the GPS system.
