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KnowledgeCurrent airport aeronautical references and information resources such as the Chart Supplement, airport diagram, and Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs).
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- Chapter 12: Weather Theory › Air Masses
Areas of stagnation can be found in polar regions, tropical oceans, and dry deserts. Air masses are generally identified as polar or tropical based on temperature characteristics and maritime or continental based on moisture content. A continental polar air mass ... forms over a polar region and brings cool, dry air with it. Maritime tropical air masses form over warm tropical waters like the Caribbean Sea and bring warm, moist air. As the air mass moves from its source region…
- Chapter 12: Weather Theory › Atmospheric Stability
opposite is true of descending air; as atmospheric pressure increases, the temperature of descending air increases as it is compressed. Adiabatic heating and adiabatic cooling are terms used to describe this temperature change. The adiabatic process takes place ... upward and downward moving air. When air rises into an area of lower pressure, it expands to a larger volume. As the molecules of air expand, the temperature of the air lowers. As a result, when a parcel of air…
- Appendix B: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and NOTAM Contractions
mile ASOS—automated surface observing system B ASP—arrival sequencing program ASPH—asphalt ASQP—airline service quality performance ASR—airport surveillance radar ASTA—airport surface traffic automation ASV—airline schedule vendor AT—air traffic ATA—Air Transport Association of America ... ATAS—airspace and traffic advisory service ATC—air traffic control ATCAA—air traffic control assigned airspace ATCBI—air traffic control beacon indicator ATCCC—Air Traffic Control Command Center ATCO—Air Taxi Commercial Operator ATCRB—air traffic control radar beacon ATCRBS…
- Pilot/Controller Glossary › A
regulation, or in the pilot’s opinion, would place the aircraft in jeopardy. (See ATC INSTRUCTIONS.) (See ICAO term AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARANCE.) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL- A service operated by appropriate authority to promote the safe, orderly and expeditious flow ... air traffic. (See ICAO term AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SERVICE.) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL CLEARANCE [ICAO]- Authorization for an aircraft to proceed under conditions specified by an air traffic control unit. Note 1: For convenience, the term air traffic control clearance…
- Chapter 1: Risk Management and Single-Pilot Resource Management › Use of Resources › Internal Resources
Resources To make informed decisions during flight operations, learners should be familiar with the resources found both inside and outside the flight deck. Since useful tools and sources of information may not always be readily apparent, learning to recognize these ... resources is an essential part of ADM training. Resources should not only be identified, but learners should also develop the skills to evaluate whether they have the time to use a particular resource and the impact that its use would…
- Chapter 16: Cabin Environmental Control Systems › Air Cycle Air Conditioning › System Operation
Air Cycle Air Conditioning Air cycle air conditioning prepares engine bleed air to pressurize the aircraft cabin. The temperature and quantity of the air must be controlled to maintain a comfortable cabin environment at all altitudes and on the ground ... air cycle system is often called the air conditioning package or pack. It is usually located in the lower half of the fuselage or in the tail section of turbine-powered aircraft. [Figure 16-62] System Operation Even with…