Aviation Glossary
Whether you're looking for a job or want to advance your career, this glossary of aviation terms, federal regulations, and abbreviations is essential to understanding the industry.
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Understanding Aircraft Maximum Gross Takeoff Weight – MGTOW
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The Future of Air Traffic: The Next Generation Air Traffic System
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What's an Advisory Circular and Why Should You Care?
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What's the Difference Between ADS-B Out and ADS-B In?
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Here's What to Know About the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)
Aircraft Ownership: The Fixed Costs
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A Brief Look at Aircraft Navigation Terms and Definitions
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The National Airspace System Explained
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VOR: A Look at the World's Most Reliable Navigation Aid
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What Is WAAS and How Is It Different From GPS?
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Do You Know All of the Different NOTAMs?
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What an Airport Windsock Is Used for and How to Interpret It
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TIS-B Explained: Traffic Information System Broadcast for NextGen
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Understand the Practical Use of the ADF/NDB Navigation System
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Aircraft Weight and Balance Definitions
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What Qualifies an Aircraft as "Technologically Advanced"
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How Does FIS-B (Flight Information System Broadcast) Work?