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Terms for subject Aviation (1801 entries)

stp	stop
straight-in approach	A VFR approach in which the aircraft enters the aerodrome traffic circuit on the final leg without having executed any other part of the circuit
straight-in approach	An IFR approach in which the aircraft begins the final approach without first having executed a procedure turn
STRATFOR	SAC advisors to Tactical Air Forces
STRF	Strafe
airstrip	strip
structured airspace	Certain portions of domestic airspace that will be structured for one-way traffic during times of peak traffic. Flight levels (FL) that are inappropriate for the direction of flight may be assigned to this traffic.
subsonic flight	Flight at a speed lower than Mach 1
such termination can not be effected earlier	​	Christ­ine_A
super high frequency	The frequency band between 3 and 30 GHz
s.c.	supercritical	bonly
supersonic flight	Flight at a speed above Mach 1
Surface Movement Guidance and Control System	Advanced SMGCS	Michae­lBurov
surface weather observation	An aviation weather report describing the weather conditions at a specified location and at a specified time, as observed from the ground. Regular observations are made on the hour, and special observations are made as necessary to report a significant change in the weather.
surveillance	A function of a system that provides identification and accurate position information on aircraft, vehicles and obstacles within the designated area
surveillance approach	An emergency radar approach provided by ATC intended to assist an aircraft in executing an approach and landing
surveillance approach	Military: An instrument approach wherein the air traffic controller issues instructions, for pilot compliance, based on aircraft position in relation to the final approach course (azimuth) and the distance (range) from the end of the runway as displayed on the controller’s radar scope. The controller will provide recommended altitudes on final approach if requested by the pilot.
surveillance radar	Radar equipment used to determine the position of an aircraft in range and azimuth
survival ELT	An ELT that is removable from an aircraft, stowed so as to facilitate its ready use in an emergency and activated by survivors. Automatic activation may apply.
swinging for the fences	hitting for the fences	Juliaf­ranchuk