Glossary
Aircraft & Engineering
Flight Management System (FMS)
Definition
A computer system that automates navigation, performance optimization, and flight planning
Related Terms
Area Navigation (RNAV)
A method of navigation allowing aircraft to fly any desired path using GPS or other sensors
Avionics
The electronic systems used in aircraft including navigation, communication, and flight management
Fly-By-Wire (FBW)
A system replacing manual flight controls with electronic signals sent to actuators
GPS Navigation (GPS)
The satellite-based navigation system used by aircraft to determine precise position
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