A slang term for an aircraft carrier.
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VISCOSITY GRADE
Any of a number of systems which characterize lubricants according to viscosity for particular applications, such as industrial oils, gear oils, automotive engine oils, automotive gear oils, and aircraft piston engine oils.
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FLIGHT DECK
The flat deck used for the launch and recovery of aircraft.
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ESCORT CARRIER
An aircraft carrier, smaller and slower than a fleet carrier, used by some navies in World War II to escort convoys, ferry aircraft, and provide air support for amphibious operations.
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AERONAUTICAL RADIOBEACON
A radiobeacon whose service is intended primarily for aircraft
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ADIZ
Airspace of defined dimensions within which the ready identification location, and control of aircraft are required.
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AERONAUTICAL
Of or pertaining to the operation or navigation of aircraft
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AIR DEFENSE IDENTIFICATION ZONE (ADIZ)
Airspace of defined dimensions within which the ready identification location, and control of aircraft are required.
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ANCHOR LIGHT
A light shown from a vessel or aircraft to indicate its position when riding at anchor. Also called RIDING LIGHT.
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EMERGENCY POSITION INDICATING RADIOBEACON
A small portable radio- beacon carried by vessels and aircraft which transmits radio signals which can be used by search and rescue authorities to locate a marine emergency.
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SEARCH PATTERN
A pattern according to which vessels and/or aircraft may conduct a coordinated search (the IMOSAR offers seven search patterns)
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