IS Definitions Part 3 Flashcards
Attitude
The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object considered as a point, ,measured from mean sea level (MSL).
Approach control service
Air traffic control service for arriving or departing controlled flights.
Approach control unit
A unit established to provide air traffic control service to controlled flights arriving at, or departing from, one or more aerodromes.
Appropriate ATS authority
a) Regarding flight over the high seas: The relevant authority of the State of Registry.
b) Regarding flight other than over the high seas: The relevant authority of the State having sovereignity over the territory being overflown.
Apron
A defined area, on a land aerodrome, intended to accomodate aircraft for the purposes of loading or unloading passengers, mail, or cargo, fuelling, parking or maintenance.
Controlled Airspace
An Airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided in accordance with the airspace classification
Controlled flight
Any flight which is subject to an air traffic control clearance.
Controller-Pilot data link communications (CPDLC)
A means of communication between controller and pilot using data link for ATC communications.
Control zone
A controlled airspace extending upwards from the surface of the earth to a specified upper limit.
Cruise climb
An aeroplance cruising technique resulting in a net increase in altitude as the aeroplane mass decreases.
Cruising level
A level maintained during a significant portion of a flight.
Current flight plan
The flight plan, including changes, if any, brought about by subsequent clearances.
Danger area
An airspace of defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times.
Data link communications
A form of communication intended for the exchange of messages via a data link.
Detect and avoid
The capability to see, sense or detect conflicting traffic or other hazards and take the appropriate action.
