The most complete collection of aviation terminology available, the Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms defines more than 11,000 terms and includes nearly 500 illustrations to further explain and aid visual recognition. Appendices include useful lists and tables, such as the periodic table of elements, phonetic alphabet, Morse code, and an expanded list of aviation acronyms. All specific to the aviation industry, the terms have been gathered from the regulations, the Pilot/Controller Glossary from the AIM, and glossaries from government handbooks and manuals. Also includes definitions not found in government publications.

"ASA-DAT-6"--Back cover.

Preface to the sixth edition -- Definitions -- Appendices -- Appendix 1. Acronyms and abbreviations -- Appendix 2. Periodic table of chemical elements -- Appendix 3. Trigonometric functions -- Appendix 4. International phonetic alphabet and Morse code.