Glossary

Transponder

An onboard device that transmits the aircraft's identity and altitude to air traffic control radar.

Related Terms

Terminal Aerodrome Forecast — a standardised weather forecast for conditions expected at an airport over a set period.

Terminal Control Area — controlled airspace surrounding one or more major airports, protecting climbing and descending traffic.

The paved path an aircraft uses to move between the runway and the terminal or hangar.

A DGCA CPL/ATPL exam subject covering aircraft systems, engines, and instruments common across aircraft types.

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