Also known as: AP., AP..., ap_
AP has various meanings in the Aviation category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of AP in Aviation.
An autopilot is a system used to control the trajectory of an aircraft without constant 'hands-on' control by a human operator being required. Autopilots do not replace human operators, but instead they assist them in controlling the aircraft. This allows them to focus on broader aspects of operations such as monitoring the trajectory, weather and systems.
AviationA final approach is the last leg in an aircraft's approach to landing, when the aircraft is lined up with the runway and descending for landing.
AviationA civil aerodrome designed for the take-off and landing of passenger-carrying aircraft for the general public and/or cargo aircraft
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