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Transmitted from the GPS satellite, signals allowing the aircraft’s receiver to determine range (distance) from each satellite.
Industry:Aviation
In gas turbine engines, a condition in an axial-flow compressor in which one or more stages of rotor blades fail to pass air smoothly to the succeeding stages. A stall condition is caused by a pressure ratio that is incompatible with the engine rpm. Compressor stall will be indicated by a rise in exhaust temperature or rpm fluctuation, and if allowed to continue, may result in flameout and physical damage to the engine.
Industry:Aviation
The area on an IAP chart that displays the lowest altitude and visibility requirements for the approach.
Industry:Aviation
The fix from which the IFR final approach to an airport is executed, and which identifies the beginning of the final approach segment. An FAF is designated on government charts by a Maltese cross symbol for nonprecision approaches, and a lightning bolt symbol for precision approaches.
Industry:Aviation
The almost instantaneous loss of cabin pressure in aircraft with a pressurised cockpit or cabin.
Industry:Aviation
A point used to define a navigation track for an airborne computer system such as GPS or FMS.
Industry:Aviation
A manoeuvre conducted by a pilot when an instrument approach cannot be completed to a landing.
Industry:Aviation
Staring at a single instrument, thereby interrupting the cross-check process.
Industry:Aviation
A system used to verify the usability of the received GPS signals and warns the pilot of any malfunction in the navigation system. This system is required for IFR-certified GPS units.
Industry:Aviation
