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Terms for subject Aviation (1801 entries)

bearing	The horizontal direction to or from any point, usually measured clockwise from true north, magnetic north or some other reference point, through 360°
bedpost	A significant point located along the established en route structure over which an aircraft cleared for a standard terminal arrival (STAR) or an RNAV STAR is required to enter the terminal area
bellycheck	A momentary unloaded bank to check the blind side of a turning aircraft
below minimums	An expression indicating that the weather conditions are below the minimums prescribed by regulation
BEV accelerator	billion electron volts accelerator
BFM advantage	The command or use of maneuvering airspace usually OUT OF PLANE OF A BANDIT`S TURN TO ALLOW the attacker to gain or maintain an offensive advantage or close to a gun solution
BEV accelerator	billion electron volts accelerator
bird hazard	A hazard relating to the conduct of flight operations that results from the presence of birds, primarily in the vicinity of an aerodrome
bird strike	An incident deemed to have occurred whenever (a) a pilot reports a bird strike; (b) aircraft maintenance personnel identify damage to an aircraft as having been caused by a bird strike; (c) personnel on the ground report seeing an aircraft strike one or more birds; or (d) bird remains, whether in whole or in part, are found on an airside pavement area or within 200 ft of a runway, unless another reason for the bird’s death is identified
bitchin' betty	An electronic female voice utilized in the F-16 to warn the pilot of potentially dangerous situations
bling	bladed ring	bonly
blast fence	A barrier used to divert or dissipate jet or propeller blast
BLC power	boundary layer control power
blind spot	An area from which radio transmissions or radar echoes cannot be received. The expression is also used to describe portions of the airport not visible from the control tower.
blind transmission	A transmission from one station to another in circumstances where two-way communication cannot be established but where it is believed that the called station is able to receive the transmission
blind zone	An area from which radio transmissions or radar echoes cannot be received. The expression is also used to describe portions of the airport not visible from the control tower.
bling	bladed ring	bonly
blowing snow	Snow that is raised approximately 7 ft or more above ground
blowthrough	Directive/informational call that indicates aircraft will continue straight ahead at the merge and not turn with target/targets
bogey dope	A request for bearing and range to bogey and as available, heading, speed, and altitude