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Member
Revision: 21 Feb 2022

Definition

A registered user of the POSCON Network acting as either a Pilot or ATC.

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Moderator
Revision: 21 Feb 2022

Moderator

A member of the POSCON Staff that serves as a "judge" of Feedback cases and mediator for member disputes. A POSCON Moderator is well versed in aviation regulations, procedures, and best practices. Moderators are also able to provide immediate non-technical support requests on official POSCON platforms.

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Movement Area
Revision: 21 Feb 2022

Movement Area

A runway, taxiway, or helipad.

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Major Contract Training
Revision: 21 Feb 2022

Definition

Any flight training, flight testing, or flight checking leading to and maintaining certification and qualification of air carrier flightcrew members in accordance with the requirements (maneuvers and procedures) explicitly stated in 14 CFR Parts 61, 121, or 135; or in SFAR 58 Advanced Qualification Program (AQP), as applicable.

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Medical Crewmember
Revision: 21 Feb 2022

Definition

A person with medical training who is assigned to provide medical care and other crewmember duties related to the aviation operation during flight.

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Minimum Descent Altitude (Height)
Revision: 21 Feb 2022

Definition

MDA(H) is the lowest altitude in an instrument approach procedure to which a descent is authorized on final approach or during circle-to-land maneuvering. The 'altitude' value is typically measured by a barometric altimeter; the 'height' value (H) is typically a radio altitude equivalent height above the touchdown zone (HAT) or height above airport (HAA) published elevation. The (H) is used only for advisory reference and does not necessarily reflect actual height above underlying terrain. [This definition is consistent with both current U.S. operator usage and ICAO international agreements.]

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