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- Chapter 11: Communication & Navigation › Introduction
Figure 11-1. Early voice communication radio tests in 1917. Courtesy of AT&T Archives and History Center. In the 1940s, after two decades of development driven by mail carrier and passenger airline requirements, World War II injected urgency into…
- 3 Overview of Aviation Weather Information › 3.3 Obtaining Weather Information › 3.3.1 Weather Briefings
overdue or is reported missing. All briefings provided by Flight Service (online or voice) are time-stamped and archived for 45 days. Pilots can make a final weather check immediately before departure using online weather apps, when possible…
- Chapter 9: Navigation Systems › Radar Navigation (Ground-Based) › Functions of Radar Navigation
strong return signal and positive aircraft identification, as well as other special data such as aircraft altitude. Functions of Radar Navigation The radar systems used by ATC are air route surveillance radar (ARSR), airport surveillance radar (ASR), and precision approach ... radar (PAR) and airport surface detection equipment (ASDE). Surveillance radars scan through 360° of azimuth and present target information on a radar display located in a tower or center. This information is used independently or in conjunction with other navigational…
- Appendix B: Acronyms, Abbreviations, and NOTAM Contractions
permanent virtual circuit PVD—plan view display PVT—private RAIL—runway alignment indicator lights RAMOS—remote automatic meteorological observing system RAPCO—radar approach control (USAF) RAPCON—radar approach control (FAA) RATCC—Radar Air Traffic Control Center RATCF—Radar Air Traffic ... Control Facility (USN) RBC—rotating beam ceilometer RBDPE—radar beacon data processing equipment RBSS—Radar Bomb Scoring Squadron RCAG—remote communications air/ground facility RCC—Rescue Coordination Center RCCC—Regional Communications Control Centers RCF—Remote Communication Facility RCIU— Remote Control Interface…
- Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Oxygen Systems › Servicing of Oxygen Systems
Servicing of Oxygen Systems Before servicing any aircraft with oxygen, consult the specific aircraft service manual to determine the type of equipment required and procedures to be used. Certain precautions should be observed whenever aircraft oxygen systems ... serviced. Oxygen system servicing should be accomplished only when the aircraft is located outside of the hangars. Personal cleanliness and good housekeeping are imperative when working with oxygen. Oxygen under pressure creates spontaneous results when brought in contact with petroleum…
- Chapter 9: Navigation Systems › Radar Navigation (Ground-Based)
Head-Up Display (HUD) The HUD is a display system that provides a projection of navigation and air data (airspeed in relation to approach reference speed, altitude, left/right and up/down GS) on a transparent screen between the pilot ... available in the aircraft’s flight computer and if the display is user definable. [Figure 9-43] Radar Navigation (Ground-Based) Radar works by transmitting a pulse of RF energy in a specific direction. The return of the echo…