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Glossary of Aviation Terms
Welcome to one of the most researched and in-depth sources of private aviation terms and definitions. Aviation students researched this content using credible sources online as well as the library at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.
- Abeam
- Absolute Altitude
- Absolute Ceiling
- Aerial Refueling
- Aeronautical Charts
- AGL
- Ailerons
- Air Ambulance
- Air Charter Operator
- Air Traffic Control
- Air Traffic Controller
- Aircraft
- Aircraft Management
- Airfoil
- Airport
- Airspeed
- Airway Distance
- Airworthiness Directive (AD)
- Alternate Airport
- Altimeter
- Altitude
- Amphibious floats
- Angle of attack
- Approach (Departure) Control
- Approach light system
- Approach Speed
- Apron
- ARG/US
- ARO
- ASOS
- ATIS
- Aviation
- Avionics
- Carbon Credit
- Carbon Emissions
- Carbon Offset
- Cardinal Altitude
- Catering
- Ceiling
- Certificate
- Charter Broker
- Charter Operator
- Class A Airspace
- Class B Airspace
- Class C Airspace
- Class D Airspace
- Class E Airspace
- Class F Airspace
- Class G Airspace
- Class I Navigation
- Class II Navigation
- Clearance
- Contrail Streaks
- Controlled Airspace
- Crosswind
- Cruise Speed
- Cruising Altitude
