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Terms for subject Aviation (1801 entries)

procedure turn inbound	The point of a procedure turn manoeuvre where course reversal has been completed and an aircraft is established inbound on the intermediate approach or final approach course. A report of "procedure turn inbound" is normally used by ATC as a position report for separation purposes.
processor in the loop simulation	PIL simulation	Michae­lBurov
processor in the loop test	PIL test	Michae­lBurov
processor-in-the-loop simulation	PIL simulation	Michae­lBurov
processor-in-the-loop test	PIL test	Michae­lBurov
progress report	A report over a known location as transmitted by an aircraft
prohibited area	An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a State, within which the flight of aircraft is prohibited
prop	propeller
pulling lead	Purposely aiming in front of an enemy plane while figuring in the distance to target and the target's speed to insure the weapon scores a hit
pure pursuit attack	An attack geometry that will cause the attacker to fly directly at the target
push-back	An expression used to indicate the rearward movement of an aircraft undertow
quadrant	Part of a circle, centred on a NAVAID or a specified point
quarter plane maneuver	A maneuver, executed from an offensive position, used to preserve nose-tail separation and a positional advantage for future maneuvering when presented with an impending flight path overshoot or to counter a reversal attempt by the defender
QueSST	Quiet Supersonic Technology	Michae­lBurov
QueSST	quiet supersonic transport	Michae­lBurov
quick-donning mask	An oxygen mask that can be secured on the face of the wearer with one hand within 5 s and that provides an immediate supply of oxygen
Quiet Supersonic Technology	QueSST	Michae­lBurov
radar	A radio detection device that provides information on range, azimuth or elevation of objects. There are two types of radar: primary surveillance radar (PSR) and secondary surveillance radar (SSR)
radar advisory	The provision of advice and information based on radar observations
radar approach	An approach executed by an aircraft under the direction of a radar controller