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  1. What are ARTCC, RCO and FSS and what are differences?

    Jan 8, 2019 · FSS or Flight Service Stations: Flight Service Stations (FSS) are air traffic facilities that communicate directly with pilots to conduct preflight briefings, flight plan processing, …

  2. What exactly is an FBO and what services are provided?

    A Fixed Base Operator (FBO) is an entity - usually a commercial company - which provides "aviation services" at an airport. One of the main services they provide is fueling, either full …

  3. Wording to call an aircraft from the ground - Aviation Stack …

    Dec 10, 2024 · From the previous page: Wherever aviation services are provided in U.S. territory, both FAA and FCC requirements must be met by anyone who uses aviation radio. The law: 47 …

  4. How do terms apron, ramp, tarmac, taxiway, parking area, gate ...

    The terms apron, ramp, tarmac, taxiway, parking area, gate, hardstand are used in a way that I cannot understand. Boeing Everett Factory. Photo by Andrew Hunt at Airliners.net (url …

  5. airspace - Aviation Stack Exchange

    Oct 19, 2015 · A good explanation of a Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA) can be found in the Aeronautical Information Manual 3-5-6. TRSAs were originally established as part of the …

  6. What is the advisory service like? - Aviation Stack Exchange

    Feb 5, 2025 · Details For many elements in aviation operations, ICAO is the standardization body. ICAO is the collaboration of aviation agencies worldwide. Air traffic management description is …

  7. general aviation - How services such as FlightAware know ground …

    Dec 15, 2024 · How services such as FlightAware know ground speed of a GA airplane Ask Question Asked 1 year ago Modified 1 year ago

  8. What's the difference between ACARS and ATSU? - Aviation Stack …

    Aug 17, 2022 · I've seen ACARS and ATSU used interchangeably and I've seen references that imply they're different things (ATSU being Airbus only). How would I explain the difference to …

  9. Which FCC license do I need to operate an aviation radio on the …

    Jan 11, 2021 · The way to apply for any of the Aviation Services licenses (besides the basic aircraft station license for which no license is required) is to register with the FCC's Universal …

  10. What is the difference between AIM, AIP and AIS in the US?

    May 29, 2016 · From the beginning section of the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). This manual is designed to provide the aviation community with basic flight information and ATC …