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VFR (visual flight rules) tower — An airport traffic control tower that does not provide approach control service … Aviation dictionary
Visual flight rules — (VFR) are a set of regulations which allow a pilot to operate an aircraft in weather conditions generally clear enough to allow the pilot to see where the aircraft is going. Specifically, the weather must be better than basic VFR weather minimums … Wikipedia
Special visual flight rules — (SVFR) are a set of aviation regulations under which a pilot may operate an aircraft. Flight under SVFR is only allowed in control zones, and always requires clearance from air traffic control (ATC). It usually happens under two circumstances:… … Wikipedia
Instrument flight rules — (IFR) are a set of regulations and procedures for flying aircraft whereby navigation and obstacle clearance is maintained with reference to aircraft instruments only , while separation from other aircraft is provided by Air Traffic Control. In… … Wikipedia
airport radar service area — Regulatory airspace surrounding designated airports in which ATC (air traffic control) provides radar vectoring and sequencing on a full time basis for all IFR (instrument flight rules) and VFR (visual flight rules) aircraft. ARSA service… … Aviation dictionary
visual approach — An approach by an IFR flight when either part or all of an instrument approach procedure is not completed and the approach is executed in visual reference to terrain (ICAO). A pilot, when authorized to proceed visually, must remain clear of… … Aviation dictionary
flight service station — Air traffic facilities that provide pilot briefings, en route communications, and VFR (visual flight rules) search and rescue services; assist lost aircraft and aircraft in emergencies; relay ATC (air traffic control) clearances; originate NOTAMs … Aviation dictionary
Flight plan — Flight plans are documents filed by pilots or a Flight Dispatcher with the local Civil Aviation Authority (e.g. FAA in the USA) prior to departure. They generally include basic information such as departure and arrival points, estimated time en… … Wikipedia
Flight for Life — is a prehospital care service with many bases of operation across the United States. Flight for Life is primarily known for its emergency medical helicopter transport, but also operates a fleet of land vehicles and fixed wing aircraft for the… … Wikipedia
airport — airport1 /air pawrt , pohrt /, n. a tract of land or water with facilities for the landing, takeoff, shelter, supply, and repair of aircraft, esp. one used for receiving or discharging passengers and cargo at regularly scheduled times. [1915 20;… … Universalium
