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Bodennähe-Warnsystem (GPWS: Ground Proximity Warning System)
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Definition
An aircraft system that alerts pilots when the aircraft is in dangerous proximity to terrain
Verwandte Begriffe
Kontrollierter Flug ins Gelände (CFIT: Controlled Flight Into Terrain)
An accident where an airworthy aircraft is flown into terrain, water, or an obstacle
Verbessertes GPWS (EGPWS: Enhanced GPWS)
An advanced terrain awareness system combining GPS data with a terrain database
Mindestsichere Höhe (MSA: Minimum Safe Altitude)
The lowest altitude providing obstacle clearance within a specified area
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bodennähe-Warnsystem (GPWS: Ground Proximity Warning System)?
An aircraft system that alerts pilots when the aircraft is in dangerous proximity to terrain
What does GPWS stand for?
GPWS stands for Bodennähe-Warnsystem (GPWS: Ground Proximity Warning System). An aircraft system that alerts pilots when the aircraft is in dangerous proximity to terrain
How does Bodennähe-Warnsystem (GPWS: Ground Proximity Warning System) relate to other aviation concepts?
Bodennähe-Warnsystem (GPWS: Ground Proximity Warning System) is closely related to Controlled Flight Into Terrain and Enhanced GPWS, among other key aviation concepts.
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