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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Designated as Class A, B, C, D, or E

Aviation; Aircraft

It is airspace in which air traffic control has no authority or responsibility to control air traffic; however, pilots should remember there are VFR minimums which apply to this airspace.

Stratoshere

Aviation; Aircraft

A layer of the atmosphere above the tropopause extending to a height of approximately 160,000 feet.

Aneroid barometer

Aviation; Aircraft

An instrument that measures the absolute pressure of the atmosphere by balancing the weight of the air above it against the spring action of the aneroid.

Judgement

Aviation; Aircraft

The mental process of recognising and analysing all pertinent information in a particular situation, a rational evaluation of alternative actions in response to it, and a timely decision on which ...