Kansas and Missouri Airports and Navigation (AVIA 1013)

Vocabulary flashcards covering airport codes for Kansas and Missouri, navigation aids, and regulatory concepts from the aviation lecture notes.

OJC

Johnson County Airport, Kansas.

DDC

Dodge City, Kansas.

EMP

Emporia, Kansas.

ICT

Wichita Mid-Continent Airport, Wichita, Kansas.

HYS

Hayes, Kansas.

SLN

Salina, Kansas.

LWC

Lawrence, Kansas.

LBL

Liberal, Kansas.

MHK

Manhattan, Kansas.

TOP

Topeka, Kansas.

COU

Columbia, Missouri.

JEF

Jefferson City, Missouri.

JLN

Joplin, Missouri.

MKC

Downtown Kansas City, Missouri (Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport).

MCI

Kansas City International Airport, Missouri.

IRK

Kirksville, Missouri.

VIH

Rolla National Airport, Rolla, Missouri.

STL

St. Louis Lambert International Airport.

SUS

Spirit of St. Louis Airport, St. Louis area.

SGF

Springfield, Missouri.

FAA Order 71-10.65

FAA order for Air Traffic Control policies and procedures.

FAA Order 7210.3

FAA order governing Facility Operation and Administration.

AIM

Aeronautical Information Manual, official pilot guidance.

FARS

Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) governing U.S. aviation.

AIM Figure 1-2-6

An AIM illustration labeled Figure 1-2-6 (Radius to Fix) used in navigation discussions.

Radius to Fix Leg Type

A flight plan leg type defined by a radius to a navigation fix.

Arc Center Point

The center point of an arc segment used in navigation procedures.

ALPHA

First letter of the phonetic alphabet used for position/identification.

BRAVO

Second letter of the phonetic alphabet used for position/identification.

Heading

A flight plan leg defined by a course heading (to a fix or altitude).

DME

Distance Measuring Equipment; provides distance from a DME station.

National Airspace System (NAS)

The integrated network of U.S. airspace, air navigation facilities, and routes.

Navigational Aids (NAVAIDs)

Ground- and satellite-based facilities that help navigate from point to point and support landings.

Ground-based NAVAIDS

NAVAIDs that rely on ground transmitters, such as VOR, TACAN, VORTAC, and NDB.

VOR

Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range; a primary ground-based navigation aid.

TACAN

Tactical Air Navigation; military version of a DME with UHF signals.

VORTAC

Co-located VOR and TACAN facilities providing VOR and TACAN signals.

NDB

Non-Directional Beacon; a simple radio beacon used for navigation.

VOR Radials

Radial lines extending from a VOR station used for navigation and course plotting.