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Terms for subject Aviation (1895 entries)
fuel jettisoning The intentional airborne release of usable fuel, excluding the dropping of fuel tanks
fuel siphoning The unintentional release of fuel caused by overflow, puncture, loose cap, etc.
D ice fuel system icing inhibitor 'More
Prist fuel system icing inhibitor 'More
fuel venting The unintentional release of fuel caused by overflow, puncture, loose cap, etc.
Furball A frantic dogfight
future air navigation systems Air navigation systems that are capable of satisfying national or international stated requirements, primarily through the use of satellite technology
ga glide angle
gadget bent Airborne FCS/ ground equipment is inoperative
gadget sick Airborne FCS/ ground equipment is degraded
gadget well Airborne FCS/ ground equipment is working
gate hold procedure A procedure at selected airports to hold aircraft at the gate or another ground location whenever departure delays exceed or are anticipated to exceed 15 min. The sequence for departure will be maintained in accordance with initial call-up unless modified by flow control restrictions. Pilots should monitor ground control and clearance delivery frequencies for engine start-up advisories or a new proposed start time if the delay changes.
gate time For the application of flow control procedures, the original estimated time of arrival (ETA) of the aircraft over the metering fix
GCA controller A duty controller assigned to a ground controlled approach position
general aviation All civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services and non-scheduled air transport operations for remuneration or hire
geographic area safe altitude The altitude at which an aircraft can fly and maintain a 2000-ft clearance over known obstacles or terrain within a delineated geographic area, as depicted on en route charts
Glarescreen Term for the HUD
ga glide angle
glide path A descent profile determined for vertical guidance during a final approach segment
glide slope A descent profile determined for vertical guidance during a final approach segment

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