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Sistema de advertencia de proximidad al suelo (GPWS: Ground Proximity Warning System)
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Definición
An aircraft system that alerts pilots when the aircraft is in dangerous proximity to terrain
Términos relacionados
Vuelo controlado hacia el terreno (CFIT: Controlled Flight Into Terrain)
An accident where an airworthy aircraft is flown into terrain, water, or an obstacle
GPWS mejorado (EGPWS: Enhanced GPWS)
An advanced terrain awareness system combining GPS data with a terrain database
Altitud mínima segura (MSA: Minimum Safe Altitude)
The lowest altitude providing obstacle clearance within a specified area
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sistema de advertencia de proximidad al suelo (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 Sistema de advertencia de proximidad al suelo (GPWS: Ground Proximity Warning System). An aircraft system that alerts pilots when the aircraft is in dangerous proximity to terrain
How does Sistema de advertencia de proximidad al suelo (GPWS: Ground Proximity Warning System) relate to other aviation concepts?
Sistema de advertencia de proximidad al suelo (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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