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EARTH-INDUCTOR COMPASS
Definition of: EARTH-INDUCTOR COMPASS
One whose indications depend on the current generated in a coil revolving in the earth's magnetic field.
ELEVATOR
Definition of: ELEVATOR
The movable part of a horizontal airfoil which controls the pitch of an aircraft; the fixed part being the STABILIZER.
ELEVON
Definition of: ELEVON
A hinged device on the rear portion of an aircraft wing combining the functions of an elevator and an aileron. Usually found on delta-wing aircraft, it can be moved in the same direction on either side of the aircraft to obtain longitudinal control, or differentially to obtain lateral control. Also see FLAPERON.
ELT
Definition of: ELT
Emergency Locator Transmitter
EMPENNAGE
Definition of: EMPENNAGE
An aircraft's tail group, includes rudder and fin, and stabilizer and elevator. Old French: empenner,to feather an arrow, from Latin penna, feather. Other words derived from the same root are panache, pen, pin, pinnacle, and pennant.
EN ROUTE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
Definition of: EN ROUTE AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
Air traffic control services provided aircraft on IFR flight plans, generally by centers, when these aircraft are operating between departure and destination terminal areas. When equipment, capabilities, and controller workload permit, certain advisory/assistance services may be provided to VFR aircraft.
ETA
Definition of: ETA
Estimated Time of Arrival.
ETD
Definition of: ETD
Estimated Time of Departure.
