Surface Movement Guidance Control Systems (SMGCS) refer to a systems used in Airports containing lighting, signs, and markings that allows an aircraft to operate to and from the runway in very low visibility in a controlled and safe manner. The SMGCS provides guidance to and control of aircraft, ground vehicles, and personnel on the movement [...]
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Posted in Airport Terms | Tagged Airport, FAA
Apron – Means that part of an airport, other than the maneuvering area (by ICAO) intended to accommodate the loading and unloading of passengers and cargo, the refueling, servicing, maintenance and parking of aircraft, and any movement of aircraft, vehicles and pedestrians necessary for such purposes. Vehicles, aircraft and people using the apron are referred [...]
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Posted in Airline Terms, Airport Terms, ATC Terms | Tagged Airline, Airport, ATC
Factored Landing Distance. The unfactored certified dry landing distance adjusted for airport and aircraft conditions, and then multiplied by the appropriate factor to satisfy a regulatory predeparture requirement. For example: [(AFM unfactored dry landing distance + MEL/CDL penalties) ×1.67 = factored dry runway landing distance ].
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Posted in Aircraft | Tagged Airport, Flying, Landing
Unfactored or Certified Landing Distance. The landing distance determined during certification as required by 14 CFR part 23, § 23.75 and part 25, § 25.125. The unfactored landing distance is not adjusted for any safety margin additives. The unfactored certified landing distance may be different from the actual landing distance because not all factors affecting [...]
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Posted in Aircraft, Airport Terms | Tagged Airport, Flying, Landing
A correct lateral track is one in which the correct localizer, radial, or other track guidance has been set, tuned and identified, and is being followed by the pilot. Electronic lateral guidance should be utilized whenever provided, even in visual meteorological conditions (VMC). A correct lateral track, when no electronic guidance is provided, is a [...]
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Posted in Aircraft | Tagged Airport, Flying
A runway overrun event is a departure of the aircraft from the end of the intended landing runway surface
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Posted in Airport Terms | Tagged Airport, Landing
Adequate Airport. An airport that an airplane operator may list with approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) because that airport meets the landing limitations of part 121, 121.197 and is either, an airport that meets the requirements of 14 CFR part 139 subpart D, excluding those that apply to aircraft rescue and firefighting service, [...]
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Posted in Airline Terms, Airport Terms, FAA Terms, ICAO Terms | Tagged Airport, ETOPS, FAA, ICAO
Runway visual range (RVR) - RVR is the instrumentally derived horizontal distance a pilot should be able to see down the runway from the approach end, based on either the sighting of high-intensity runway lights, or the visual contrast of other objects.
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Posted in Abbreviations and Acronyms, Aircraft Navigation Terms, ATC Terms | Tagged Airport, ATC, FAA Pilot's Handbook, Navigation
Runway visibility value (RVV). The visibility determined for a particular runway by a transmissometer.
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Posted in Aircraft Navigation Terms, ATC Terms | Tagged Airport, ATC, FAA Pilot's Handbook, Navigation
Runway end identifier lights (REIL). A pair of synchronized flashing lights, located laterally on each side of the runway threshold, providing rapid and positive identification of the approach end of a runway.
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Posted in Aircraft Navigation Terms, ATC Terms | Tagged Airport, ATC, FAA Pilot's Handbook, Navigation
