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A NAVAID used for nonprecision instrument approaches. The final approach course is similar to that of an ILS localizer; however, the SDF course may be offset from the runway, generally not more than 3°, and the course may be wider than the localizer, resulting in a lower degree of accuracy.
Industry:Aviation
A propeller with blades whose pitch can be adjusted on the ground with the engine not running, but which cannot be adjusted in flight. Also referred to as a ground adjustable propeller. Sometimes also used to refer to constant-speed propellers that are adjustable in flight.
Industry:Aviation
The inability of cells to effectively use oxygen. Plenty of oxygen is being transported to the cells that need it, but they are unable to use it.
Industry:Aviation
The ability for a pilot to manage all resources effectively to ensure the outcome of the flight is successful.
Industry:Aviation
Fog resulting from the movement of warm, humid air over a cold surface.
Industry:Aviation
Pilot knowledge of where the aircraft is in regard to location, air traffic control, weather, regulations, aircraft status, and other factors that may affect flight.
Industry:Aviation
A condition of flight in which the nose of an airplane tends to yaw toward the outside of the turn. This is caused by the higher induced drag on the outside wing, which is also producing more lift. Induced drag is a by-product of the lift associated with the outside wing.
Industry:Aviation
A predetermined maneuver that keeps aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance from ATC.
Industry:Aviation
