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Terms for subject Aviation (1801 entries)

"Stop squawk"	An expression used by ATC to tell the pilot to turn off the specified mode, code or function of the aircraft transponder
"Super"	An expression used to specifically identify the Airbus A-380-800 (A388) and the Antonov An-225 (A225) in a separate and heavier category than that of "heavy" aircraft, as defined by the FAA
"Taxi to holding point"	Expression for "Taxi via ..."
"Taxi via ... hold short of runway ..."	Expression for "Taxi via ..."
"Taxi via ..."	An expression used in radiocommunications to instruct a pilot to taxi to a point situated 200 ft from the edge of the runway and to stop there
"Tighten your approach"	An expression used by ATC to ask a pilot to shorten his or her aerodrome traffic circuit
"Traffic in sight"	An expression used by pilots to inform a controller that traffic described in the previously issued traffic information is in sight
"Transmitting (in the) blind"	An expression used to indicate that a blind transmission is being conducted. " see also: blind transmission
"Unable"	An expression that indicates inability to comply with a specific instruction, request or clearance
"Verify your altitude"	An expression used by ATC to validate the altitude readouts from the aircraft's encoding transponder
"When able ..."	When used in conjunction with ATC instructions, gives the pilot the latitude to delay compliance until a condition or event has been reconciled. Unlike "at pilot's discretion", when instructions are prefaced "When able..." the pilot is expected to seek the first opportunity to comply. Once a maneuver [s/c] has been initiated, the pilot is expected to continue until the specifications of the instructions have been met.
"When ready ..."	Authorization for an aircraft to comply with a clearance or instruction at some point in the future when convenient
"Wilco"	An expression used in radiocommunication meaning "I understand your message and will comply with it."
"Words twice"	An expression used in radiocommunication meaning: (a) when used as a request: "Communication is difficult. Please, send every word, or group of words, twice." (b) when used as information: "Since communication is difficult, every word, or group of words, in this message will be sent twice."
catalogue	"you flew over the Arctic to catalogue Russian missile bases?"	alexpt­yza
code-sharing	- An arrangement between different airlines in which they all agree to carry passengers on the same flight using their own flight numbers.	Intere­x
360 overhead	A series of predetermined manoeuvres prescribed for the VFR arrival of military aircraft (often in formation) for their entry into the VFR aerodrome traffic circuit and for landing
sort, straighten, shine, standardize, sustain and civilization, safety	6S
National Airspace System	национальная система воздушного пространства (США)	masay
National Airspace	национальное воздушное пространство (США)	masay