Also known as: obs.
OBS has various meanings in the Aviation category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of OBS in Aviation.
A knob on an omni-bearing indicator which the pilot turns to select a radial from a VOR station.
AviationMeasurement of altitude and bearing of a heavenly body. Measurement of tidal phenomena
Aviation1. In the WTO, a country that is not a member but that has been granted observer status. "With the exception of the Holy See, observers must start accession negotiations within five years of becoming observers." 2. Also in the WTO, a large number of intergovernmental organizations have observer status, enabling them to follow discussions on matters of direct interest to them.
AviationA selector that permits an operator to select the VOR (very high frequency omnidirectional radio-range) bearing on which he or she wishes to approach or leave the station.
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