Calibrated airspeed (CAS)
Term · Aviation and air traffic control · MLC-T-AVN-000190
The indicated airspeed of an aircraft, corrected for position and instrument error. Calibrated airspeed is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere at sea level.
| Identifier | MLC-T-AVN-000190 |
|---|---|
| Field | Aviation and air traffic control |
| Abbreviation | CAS |
| References | FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"term": "Calibrated airspeed (CAS)",
"field": "Aviation and air traffic control",
"definition": "The indicated airspeed of an aircraft, corrected for position and instrument error. Calibrated airspeed is equal to true airspeed in standard atmosphere at sea level.",
"abbreviation": "CAS",
"references": [
"FAA Pilot/Controller Glossary"
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}
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