Definitions of terms used in aviation and simulation - MiGMan's Flight Sim Museum




Definitions DACT Dissimilar Air Combat Training DECISION HEIGHT The minimum height at which an overshoot must be initiated if a landing is not assured. Deep Penetration Bombing Oil refineries, supply depots, command and communication entres, munition factories, military bases. These missions usually follow a high-low-high profile. High altitude - to conserve fuel, possible air- refuelling Low attitude - to avoid detection and interception High altitude - egress Departure The point at which an a/c goes out of control (Departure from controlled flight) Digital Altitude This readout shows your altitude above sea level in feet. see HUD. DME Distance Measuring Equipment Doppler Radar mode using Doppler Shift to determine range information Doppler Doppler effect (or shift) is the change in frequency of light, radio or sound waves when source and receiver are in relative motion. DR Dead (deduced) Reckoning.Plotting position by calculating the effect of speed, cour'se, time and wind against last known position. Dual Controlled Aircraft The captain of an a/c is to arrange before takeoff a clear and easily understood drill for handing over control of the a/c. Back to Definitions Email MiGMan with your experiences or any information related to this sim.



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