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Runway Visual Range

Everyday English RVR or Runway Visual Range is a crucial measurement in aviation that assesses visibility and helps pilots during takeoff, landing and taxiing.   It measures the distance along the runway surface that a pilot can visually perceive.   RVR values are typically reported in feet or meters. Can be found in ATIS or NOTAM reports. […]

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Commercial Pilot License CPL

Everyday English Commercial Pilot License CPL   CPL in aviation is a certification that allows individuals to fly aircraft for compensation or hire.   With a CPL, pilots can operate as paid professionals, such as airline pilots, charter pilots, or flight instructors.   To obtain a CPL, pilots must meet rigorous training requirements, including a minimum number of flight

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A Private Pilot License PPL

Everyday English A Private Pilot License PPL   PPL in aviation is a certification that allows individuals to fly aircraft for personal or recreational purposes.   Holders of a PPL can pilot single-engine-piston aircraft under VFR without compensation. Later, they can obtain additional qualifications, ratings, classes, or type ratings.   None of these personal flights are for

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DETRESFA

Everyday English DETRESFA Distress Phase   DETRESFA is the highest alert phase and is declared when there is confirmation of an aircraft’s distress, such as a crash or emergency situation.   During DETRESFA, SAR teams mobilize all available resources for rescue and recovery efforts to assist the aircraft and its occupants.   Distress phase is activated in

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ALERFA

Everyday English ALERFA – Alert Phase   ALERFA is the second phase of Search and Rescue system, activated when there is strong reason to believe that an aircraft is in distress or overdue.   During ALERFA, SAR operations are formally initiated, involving search efforts to locate the aircraft and its occupants.   Alert phase is

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INCERFA

Everyday English INCERFA Uncertainty Phase   INCERFA is the initial phase of SAR operations, triggered when there is uncertainty about the safety or whereabouts of an aircraft.   During INCERFA, authorities begin gathering information and initiating preliminary actions to determine if there is a potential emergency.   If no communication is received from an aircraft within

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