Wegpunkt (WPT: Waypoint)
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Definition
A specified geographical location used to define an aircraft's navigation route
Verwandte Begriffe
Atemwege (AWY: Airway)
A defined corridor of airspace connecting two navigation points, used for en-route travel
Flugplan (FPL: Flight Plan)
A document filed with air traffic control detailing the intended route, altitude, and timing of a flight
GPS-Navigation (GPS: GPS Navigation)
The satellite-based navigation system used by aircraft to determine precise position
Standard-Instrumentenabfahrt (SID: Standard Instrument Departure)
A published flight procedure followed by aircraft departing an airport on an instrument flight plan
Standard-Terminal-Ankunftsroute (STAR: Standard Terminal Arrival Route)
A published flight procedure followed by aircraft arriving at an airport
VHF-Rundstrahlbereich (VOR: VHF Omnidirectional Range)
A ground-based radio navigation system providing bearing information to aircraft