Airspeed
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000081
The speed of an aircraft relative to its surrounding air mass. The unqualified term “airspeed” means one of the following:
a. Indicated Airspeed- The speed shown on the aircraft airspeed indicator. This is the speed used in pilot/controller communications under the general term “airspeed.”
a. True Airspeed- The airspeed of an aircraft relative to undisturbed air. Used primarily in flight planning and en route portion of flight. When used in pilot/controller communications, it is referred to as “true airspeed” and not shortened to “airspeed.”
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000081 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Synonyms | Speed |
| References | 14 CFR part 1; FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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