navaid
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The navigation system used by the airplane provided critical information to the pilot for landing at the navaid.
Definition:A system that provides navigation data to aircraft, ships, or other transportation vehicles.
Example:The navaid beacon helped the ships navigate the treacherous waters during the night.
Definition:A tower or structure that carries a light, radio transmission, or both, used to mark an air route, an airport, or a marine hazard.
Example:The pilot used the navaid approach for precision guidance during the final descent.
Definition:A final phase of descent and landing of an aircraft or a ship with the aid of visual or radio aids.
Example:The ship's radar system provided the navaid information to avoid any underwater hazards.
Definition:A system that uses radio waves to determine the distance, direction, and speed of objects.
Example:The navigator adjusted the course based on the navaid readings for the next leg of the flight.
Definition:The direction, or bearing, in which an aircraft or ship is traveling.
Example:The aircraft's navaid equipment was crucial for the crew to navigate the complex airspace.
Definition:A flying vehicle such as an airplane, helicopter, or kite.
Example:The pilot relied on the navaid information to safely guide the aircraft to the designated landing navaid.
Definition:A person who flies an aircraft and navigates it from the pilot’s seat.
Example:The airfield was identified as the primary navaid for the flight.
Definition:A land area with facilities for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
Example:The advancements in aviation technology have greatly improved the accuracy and reliability of navaids.
Definition:The science or art of flying aircraft, including the design and manufacture of aircraft for civilian and military use.
Example:The navaid maps provided detailed information on the positions of various air routes and landmarks.
Definition:A representation of a three-dimensional surface on a two-dimensional medium, usually on paper or a screen, showing its geographical features and other objects.
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