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121Glossary of German military terms — This is a list of words, terms, concepts, and slogans that were have been or are used by the German military. Ranks and translations of nicknames for vehicles are included. Also included are some general terms from the German language found… …
122Introduction to the Global Positioning System — The Global Positioning System (GPS) is the only fully functional Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). The GPS uses a constellation of between 24 and 32 Medium Earth Orbit satellites that transmit precise microwave signals, that enable GPS… …
123H2S radar — The H2S radar was used in bombers of RAF Bomber Command. It was designed to identify targets on the ground for night and all weather bombing. The transmitter/receiver equipment was officially known as TR3159 (H2S Mk I/ASV VIB) or TR3191 (H2S Mk… …
124Airline Transport Pilot License — The Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL or ATP) is the highest level of aircraft pilot certification. Those certified as Airline Transport Pilots are authorized to act as pilot in command of an aircraft in air carrier service in aircraft with a …
125Disasters — ▪ 2009 Introduction Aviation January 23, Poland. A Spanish built CASA transport plane carrying members of the Polish air force home from a conference on flight safety in Warsaw crashes near the town of Miroslawiec; all 20 aboard are killed …
126Sterile Cockpit Rule — The Sterile Cockpit Rule is an FAA regulation requiring pilots to refrain from non essential activities during critical phases of flight, normally below 10,000 feet. The FAA imposed the rule in 1981 after reviewing a series of accidents that were …
127Autopilot — An autopilot is a mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic system used to guide a vehicle without assistance from a human being. Most people understand an autopilot to refer specifically to aircraft, but self steering gear for ships, boats, space… …
128Vickers Wellington — infobox Aircraft name = Wellington type = bomber, anti submarine aircraft manufacturer = Vickers Armstrongs (Aircraft) Ltd. caption = Wellington B Mk. IA. The geodesic construction is evident through the perspex windows along the aircraft s side …
