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| Domain | Definition |
Occupations | Authorizes, regulates, and controls commercial airline flights according to government and company regulations to expedite and ensure safety of flight: Analyzes and evaluates meteorological information, such as speed and direction of winds, visibility, and presence of storms, to determine potential safety of flight and desirable route. Computes amount of fuel needed according to type of aircraft, distance of flight, weather conditions, and fuel regulations prescribed by Federal Aviation Agency. Prepares flight plan containing information, such as maximum allowable gross takeoff and landing weights, weather, and landing field conditions. Signs authorization to release flight for takeoff. Delays or cancels flight if unsafe conditions prevail. Studies weather and pilot's position reports and terrain maps to evaluate progress of flight. Recommends flight plan alterations, such as changing course or altitude, canceling stops, or taking extra fuel. Prepares log of flights, delays, and cancellations, and lists reasons for changes in schedules or flight plans. Must be licensed by Federal Aviation Administration. (references) |
Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits. | |
Hexadecimal (or equivalents, 770AD-1900s) (references)48 45 4C 49 43 4F 50 54 45 52 44 49 53 50 41 54 43 48 45 52 |
| Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519; backwards) (references)
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Binary Code (1918-1938, probably earlier) (references)01001000 01000101 01001100 01001001 01000011 01001111 01010000 01010100 01000101 01010010 00100000 01000100 01001001 01010011 01010000 01000001 01010100 01000011 01001000 01000101 01010010 |
HTML Code (1990) (references)H E L I C O P T E R   D I S P A T C H E R |
ISO 10646 (1991-1993) (references)0048 0045 004C 0049 0043 004F 0050 0054 0045 0052 0044 0049 0053 0050 0041 0054 0043 0048 0045 0052 |
Encryption (beginner's substitution cypher): (references)42394643374950543952238435350355437423952 |
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