flight line
The term "flight line" is used in aviation to describe specific areas and activities related to aircraft parking, servicing, and photogrammetric missions.
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Definition
C1Airfield Operations
(technical)The designated area at an airfield where aircraft are parked and serviced, including hangars but excluding taxiways and runways.
Example
- The technician was called to the flight line to service the jet before its next mission.
C2Aerial Photography
(technical)The precise path a photogrammetric aircraft follows during a photographic mission, adhering to a predetermined course and altitude.
Example
- The pilot carefully navigated the flight line to ensure accurate photographic coverage of the survey area.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flight line":
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