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Glossary Flight Operations

Rhumb Line

Definition

A path crossing all meridians at the same angle, appearing straight on a Mercator projection

Related Terms

Great Circle Route (GCR)

The shortest path between two points on the Earth's surface, commonly used in long-haul aviation

More in Flight Operations

Block Fuel Block Time Climb Crosswind Landing Cruise Descent Diversion ETOPS (ETOPS) Ferry Flight Flare Flight Plan (FPL) Go-Around Great Circle Route (GCR) Holding Pattern Landing Positioning Flight Rotation (Vr) (Vr) Takeoff Technical Stop Turnaround Time Wheels-Up Time
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