Glossary

DGCA

Directorate General of Civil Aviation — India's civil aviation regulatory authority.

Related Terms

Altitude adjusted for non-standard temperature and pressure, which affects aircraft and engine performance.

The temperature at which air becomes saturated with moisture, used to assess fog and cloud formation risk.

The airline department responsible for flight planning, including route, fuel, and weight calculations before departure.

Flight training conducted with an instructor on board, as opposed to solo flying.

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