Landing Run: The distance travelled over the ground by an aerodyne after landing. Thus it is the distance between the first point of contact with the ground and the point at which the aeroplane comes to rest.
Landing Run The distance between the first point of contact with the ground and the point at which the aeroplane comes to rest ...
LRA: Landing Run Available.
LTE: Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness in helicopters. A low speed aerodynamic characteristic that can result in an uncommanded rapid yaw rate that does not subside of its own accord.
The pilot must then manoeuvre so that he/she crosses the threshold of the landing runway before descending from 2000 feet on the 'dead' side of the active runway, tracking close and parallel to that runway. This is the upwind or into-wind leg.
Final - Final approach course, aligned with landing runway
Fix - Geographical position determined by visual reference or by reference to one or more radio navaids
Flight Level - An altitude above 18,000 feet expressed in 3 digits.
TRAFFIC PATTERN A standard rectangular flight pattern around the landing runway at an airport. Includes 45-degree or crosswind entry to the rectangle, with downwind, base and final legs as sides of the rectangle.
Perhaps the ground crew is cutting grass next to your landing runway and they inadvertently drove onto the runway just as you're on short final approach. Or, in some of the more rural airports, deer, antelope or other critters may be on the runway.
Base Leg - A flight path at right angles to the landing runway. The base leg normally extends from the downwind leg to the intersection of the extended runway centerline.
Related Definitions from Aviation Glossary ...
a. Upwind Leg- A flight path parallel to the landing runway in the direction of landing.
b. Crosswind Leg- A flight path at right angles to the landing runway off its upwind end.
PBI: Zero Seven Sierra, turn left heading one eight zero. Expect landing Runway Niner Right.
YOU: Left to one eight zero. Expect niner right. Zero Seven Sierra. [09R/27L is the shortest runway at FBI, 3152 X 75.] ...
DRAG CHUTE - A heavy-duty parachute attached to an aircraft's structure which can be used to reduce its landing run.
DRONE - A pilotless aircraft, usually following a predetermined or programmed set of maneuvers. See also RPV.
Short Take Off and Landing. Describes an aircraft with special high-lift devices to keep the take off or landing run as short as possible.
Streamlined ...
for landing through a thin cloud or fog layer can result in a reduced forward visibility to several hundred feet or less. While above that layer the horizontal and vertical visibility are quite good. This could be even worse when the landing runway ...
The skies can quickly fill with aircraft and the landing schedule is adhered to by the minute. The ARO helps to relieve this congestion and try to get the aircraft down as fast as possible in order to fill the demand for a clear landing runway.
See also Heading Lock. (not recommended for aircraft use while in flight due to the requirement to use YAW (rudder) command to turn the model. Often used for ground use only for perfect take off and landing runs.) ...
 See also: Aircraft, Landing, Flight, Pilot, Weather
  
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