- Industry: Aviation
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Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. (ASA) develops and markets aviation supplies, software, and books for pilots, flight instructors, flight engineers, airline professionals, air traffic controllers, flight attendants, aviation technicians and enthusiasts. Established in 1947, ASA also provides ...
The enroute ATC system’s radar, computers and computer programs, controller plan view displays (PVDs/radar scopes), input/output devices, and the related communications equipment which are integrated to form the heart of the automated IFR air traffic control system.
This equipment performs flight data processing (FDP) and radar data processing (RDP). It interfaces with automated terminal systems and is used in the control of enroute IFR aircraft.
Industry:Aviation
The entire system in an aircraft reciprocating engine that carries air into the engine cylinders. The induction system consists of the air filter, carburetor heater or alternate air valve, the turbocharger, and all the piping used to carry this air into the cylinders.
Industry:Aviation
The equatorial belt of calm or light and variable winds between the two tradewind belts.
Industry:Aviation
The equivalent altitude at which the cabin pressure of a pressurized aircraft is maintained. If the aircraft is flying at an altitude of 20,000 feet, the cabin can be pressurized so its pressure is the same as that which exists at 10,000 feet.
Industry:Aviation
The error caused by friction in an instrument mechanism. The amount of friction error is found by reading the instrument, vibrating it, and then reading it again. The difference between the two indications is the amount of friction error.
Industry:Aviation
The error in an automatic direction finder system installation caused by the metal in the aircraft. The quadrantal error is different in each of the four quadrants (front right, front left, rear left, rear right).
Industry:Aviation
The error in the indication of a magnetic compass caused by the magnetic north pole not being at the same location as the geographic north pole.
In aerial navigation, declination is called variation.
Industry:Aviation
The estimated flying time from departure point to destination (lift-off to touchdown).
Industry:Aviation
The estimated time at which the aircraft will commence movement associated with departure.
Industry:Aviation
The estimated time required to proceed from one significant point to another.
Industry:Aviation
