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Kenneth Holland

Kenneth Holland is an internet publisher with 20 years experience and the founder of SkyGoFly. He is also the original founder of Airnation.net.

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Radar Vectoring

Definition Radar vectoring refers to the navigational guidance provided by Air Traffic Control (ATC) to direct aircraft along specific flight paths using radar equipment. These

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Radar Approach

Definition A radar approach refers to a precision guidance method for aircraft landing under poor visibility conditions, where air traffic controllers use radar systems to

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Radar Altimeter

Definition Radar altimeter technology, also known as radio altimeter technology, refers to a specialized avionic system that uses radio waves to measure an aircraft’s exact

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Radar

Definition Radar is a detection and tracking system that uses radio waves to determine the distance, direction, and velocity of objects relative to a site.

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Beacon Code

Definition Beacon codes, also known as transponder codes or squawk codes, are four-digit numerical identifiers assigned to aircraft for identification purposes within the air traffic

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Transponder

Definition An aviation transponder is an electronic device installed in aircraft that receives radio frequency interrogation signals from air traffic control radar systems and automatically

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NOTAM (Notice to Airmen)

Definition Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) refers to an official bulletin issued by a country’s aviation authority to alert pilots and flight planners about potential

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Position Report

Definition A position report in aviation refers to a standardized communication made by aircraft pilots to air traffic control (ATC) or other authorities to provide

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Holding Pattern

Definition A holding pattern refers to a predetermined maneuver that keeps aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control. This

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ATC Clearance

Definition ATC clearance is a critical component of air traffic management, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of aircraft through controlled airspace. The primary purpose

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True Airspeed

Definition: True airspeed (TAS) refers to the actual speed of an aircraft relative to the air mass through which it is flying, accounting for air

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Alternate Airport

Definition: Alternate airport planning for IFR flights refers to the comprehensive process of selecting, evaluating, and filing suitable alternative landing destinations as part of an

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