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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (10.21.23): Light Gun

Light Gun A handheld directional light signaling device which emits a brilliant narrow beam of white, green, or red light as selected by the tower controller. The color and type of light transmitted can be used to approve or disapprove...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (10.23.23)

Aero Linx: The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) The Historic Aircraft Association (HAA) was founded in 1979 with the aim of furthering the safe flying of historic aircraft in the UK and, later on, supporting the restoration and preservation of these...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (10.22.23): Movement Area

Movement Area The runways, taxiways, and other areas of an airport/heliport which are utilized for taxiing/hover taxiing, air taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and parking areas. At those airports/heliports with a tower, specific approval for...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (10.22.23)

Aero Linx: Parachute Industry Association PIA’s mission is to advance and support the growth, development, training and safety of parachuting activities and engage and serve participants in the parachuting industry. As evidenced by what we have accomplished over the last...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.21.23)

"We are delighted with the exceptional caliber of this year's inductees, and we eagerly anticipate their induction next autumn." Source: Tom Lodge, Chair of the NAHF Board of Nominations, describing this year's crop of individuals chosen for induction in the...

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Aero-News: Quote of the Day (10.20.23)

“We are working with the Administration toward the ultimate elimination of lead from avgas, and this finding mirrors and reinforces our shared goal of, and plan for, an unleaded fuel future. This finding is another step in the process, with...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (10.20.23): Hold Procedure

Hold Procedure A predetermined maneuver which keeps aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance from air traffic control. Also used during ground operations to keep aircraft within a specified area or at a specified point while awaiting further...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (10.19.23): High Speed Taxiway

High Speed Taxiway A long radius taxiway designed and provided with lighting or marking to define the path of aircraft, traveling at high speed (up to 60 knots), from the runway center to a point on the center of a...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (10.19.23)

Aero Linx: The European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) Founded in 1955 as an intergovernmental organisation, the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) seeks to harmonise civil aviation policies and practices amongst its Member States and, at the same time, promote understanding...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (10.18.23)

Aero Linx: International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) Co-located at the ICAO headquarters in Montreal, Canada, IBAC provides expert advocacy and intelligence on behalf of the global business aviation community participating in various ICAO bodies whose work affects business aviation. Where...

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