Glossary of Terms
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Mach number‘Mach number’ means the ratio of true air speed to the speed of sound. | |
Magnetic variationMagnetic variation. The angular difference between True North and Magnetic North. | |
Main rotor‘Main rotor(s)’ means the rotor or rotors that supply the principal lift to a rotorcraft | |
MALSFMALSF - Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with Sequenced Flashing lights | |
MALSRMALSR - Medium-intensity Approach Lighting System with Runway Alignment Indicator Lights | |
Manifold Pressure‘Manifold Pressure’ piston engines means the absolute static pressure measured at the appropriate point in the induction system, usually in inches or millimetres of mercury. | |
Manoeuvring area“manoeuvring area” means that part of an aerodrome used for the take-off, landing and | |
MarkerMarker. An object displayed above ground level in order to indicate an obstacle or delineate a boundary.
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Master Minimum Equipment list (MMEL)“Master Minimum Equipment list (MMEL)” means a list established for a particular | |