NOTAM.

Notices to airmen are transmitted on the telecommunication networks and

are also published in printed form and convey information of special import
regarding the facilities in their respective areas.
Omega. A long range navigation system based on very low frequency navigation
signals transmitted by 8 world wide stations.
Omni. The commonly used shortened name for the very high frequency
omnidirectional navigation system.
Outer Marker. A marker beacon at or near the glide path intercept altitude of an ILS
approach.
Pilotage. Navigation by visual reference to landmarks.
Pilot-In-command. The pilot responsible for the operation and safety of an aircraft
during flight time.
PIREP (Pilot Weather Report). A report of meteorologial phenomena encountered
by aircraft in flight.
Pitch Setting. The propeller blade setting as determined by the blade angle.
Position Report. A report over a known location as transmitted by an aircraft to
ATC.
Positive Control. Control of all air traffic within designated airspace by air traffic
control.
Precipitation. Any or all forms of water particles (rain, sleet, hail or snow) that fall
from the atmosphere and reach the surface.
Precision Approach Radar (PAR). A high definition, short range radar approach
aid. It provides altitude, azimuth and range information.
Pressure Altitude. The reading on the altimeter when it is set to standard barometric
pressure (29.92” Hg).
Procedure Turn. A manoeuvre in which a turn is made away from a designated track
followed by a turn in the opposite direction both turns being executed so as to
permit the aircraft to intercept and proceed along the reciprocal of the designated
track.
Propeller. A device for propelling an airplane by its action on the air it comprises two
or more blades on an engine driven shaft for the purpose of producing thrust
approximately perpendicular to its plane of rotation.
RADAR (Radio Detection and Ranging). A device which, by measuring the time
interval between transmission and reception of radio pulses and correlating the
angular orientation of the radiated antenna beam, provides information on range,
azimuth and/or elevation of objects in the path of the transmitted pulses.
Radar Altimeter/Radio Altimeter. Airborne equipment which makes use of the
reflection of radio waves from the ground to determine the height of that aircraft
above the ground.
Radial. A magnetic bearing extending from a VOR, VORTAC or TACAN navigation
facility.
Radio. (1) A device used for communication. (2) Used to refer to a flight service
station.
Radio Magnetic Indicator (RMI). A navigational instrument coupled with a gyro
compass that indicates the direction to a selected navaid and indicates bearing
with respect to the heading of the aircraft.
Rating. A statement that, as a part of a pilot license, sets forth special conditions,
privileges or limitations.
Remote Communications Outlet (RCO). An unmanned air/ground communications
station remotely controlled by an FSS or CARS.