Definition Uncontrolled airspace refers to designated areas within the national airspace system where air traffic control (ATC) does not have the authority to direct aircraft
Definition QNH in aviation refers to the atmospheric pressure adjusted to mean sea level used for altimeter settings on aircraft to ensure safe, accurate, and
Definition QFE refers to the barometric pressure setting that causes an aircraft’s altimeter to display zero when the aircraft is on the ground at a
Definition QNE refers to the standard pressure setting used on aircraft altimeters, specifically 1013.2 mb (29.92 inHg), which provides a common reference datum for altitude
Definition The overhead approach maneuver refers to a specialized aircraft approach procedure where the pilot flies directly overhead of the intended runway before executing a
Definition The Outer Marker refers to a critical navigation aid component of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) that provides pilots with a precise distance reference
Definition The Kollsman Window refers to a small adjustable barometric scale visible on an aircraft’s altimeter dial that allows pilots to calibrate the instrument to
Definition Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) refers to the maximum weight at which an aircraft is certified to safely commence its takeoff procedure. This weight, also
Definition Airplane flaps refer to movable aerodynamic surfaces attached to the trailing edge of an aircraft’s wing that can be extended or retracted to modify
Definition Aircraft fuselage refers to the main body section of an aircraft that forms its structural core, housing the crew, passengers, and cargo. It provides
Definition Angle of Attack (AOA) refers to the angle between the oncoming airflow and the wing’s chord line, which is a straight line connecting the
Definition A pitot tube refers to a specialized flow sensor instrument used to measure the speed and pressure of air, liquid, or gas while an
