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




Definitions SAC Strategic Air Command SAM Surface to Air Missile SAR Search and Rescue SARSAT SAR satellite. SARH Semi-Active Radar Homing Sierra Hotel Sh - t Hot, an laudatory apellation SID Standard Instrument Departure. A standard IFR departure route enabling air traffic controllers to issue abbreviated clearances and thus speed the flow of traffic. socked in An airport closed to air traffic by bad weather. SOP Standard Operating Procedure Stabilators All- moving one piece tailplane Standard Climb 10 degree climb. Technique : Momentarily pull the stick about 1/3 to indicate 2 1/2 degrees AOA and then relax pressure on the stick until the FDI and the FPI settle on the 1 0 degrees PITCH BAR. STOL Short Take-Off and Landing. Also VTOL, vertical take-off and landing; V/STOL, verbcal/short take-off and landing; STOVL Short Take-Off, Vertical Landing. STT Single Target Track (air combat radar mode) Super Cruise The capability of sustaining supersonic flight without the use of afterburner. Supply Route Interdiction Modem mechanised armies are very dependent on POL Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants) supplies. Most common supply routes are Railways, Roads, Shipping and Air transport. "Choke Points" should be targeted. Back to Definitions Email MiGMan with your experiences or any information related to this sim.



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