Aviation glossary
There are 115 entries in this glossary.All
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADF |
Automatic Direction Finder |
| ADS-B |
Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast |
| AGL |
Above Ground Level |
| Air carrier |
An operator (e.g., Airline) that undertakes directly by lease, or other arrangement, to engage in air transportation. |
| ALS |
Approach Light System |
| Area navigation |
See RNAV |
| ASR |
Airport Surveillance Radar |
| ATC |
Air Traffic Control |
| CAS |
Calibrated Airspeed |
| CAT II |
Category II precision approach |
| Compass locator |
A low-powered NDB station collocated with a marker beacon. |
| CONSOL/CONSOLAN |
A low or medium frequency long range navigation system used primarily for transoceanic navigation. |
| Critical engine |
The engine whose failure would most adversely affect the performance or handling qualities of an aircraft. |
| DA |
Decision Altitude. The altitude (MSL) on a precision approach glideslope at which the pilot must make a decision to either continue for landing or execute a missed approach. |
| DH |
Decision Height. The height (AGL) on a precision approach glideslope at which the pilot must make a decision to either continue for landing or execute a missed approach. |