Source - Vi.potsdam.ny.us - Potsdam
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OPERATION - A takeoff, landing, low approach, or missed approach.<br />
-P-<br />
PAPI - Precision Approach Path Indicator.<br />
PRECISION APPROACH - A standard instrument approach in which an electronic glide slope is<br />
provided.<br />
PROHIBITED AREA - Airspace of defined dimensions identified by an area on the surface of the<br />
earth within which flight is prohibited.<br />
PU - Publicly-owned airport.<br />
PVT - Privately-owned airport.<br />
-R-<br />
RASP - Regional Airport System Plan.<br />
REIL - Runway End Identifier Lights.<br />
RESTRICTED AREAS - Airspace of defined dimensions identified by an area on the surface of the<br />
earth within which the flight of aircraft, while not wholly prohibited, is subject to restrictions.<br />
ROTATING BEACON - A visual NAVAID displaying flashes of white and/or colored light <strong>us</strong>ed to<br />
indicate location of an airport.<br />
RUNWAY SAFETY AREA - An area symmetrical about the runway centerline and extending<br />
beyond the ends of the runway which shall be free of obstacles as specified.<br />
RVR - Runway <strong>Vi</strong>sual Range.<br />
RW and R/W - Runway.<br />
-S-<br />
SEGMENTED CIRCLE - An airport aid identifying the traffic pattern direction.<br />
SMALL AIRCRAFT - A small aircraft is an aircraft of 12,500 pounds (5,700 kg) or less maximum<br />
certificated takeoff weight.<br />
SYSTEM PLAN - A representation of the aviation facilities required to meet the immediate and<br />
future air transportation needs and to achieve the overall goals.<br />
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