OAT — outside air temperature — Aviation Definition

Words for: Attitude Instrument Flying

pitch axis
control instruments
roll axis
tachometer
performance instruments
calibrated
navigation instruments
glideslope indicator
positional information
Attitude Control
declutter
OAT — outside air temperature
CDI
FMS
fuselage dot
bank control
desired airspeeds
overcontrolling
vertical (yaw) axis
trim control
reversionary displays
XPDR
cruise airspeed
vertical speed
servo-assisted
servo-assisted controls
.5 (½ of a thousand or 500 fpm)
overcorrecting
rapid change in airspeed
omnidirectional range
Pitch Attitude Instrument Cross-Check
magnetic compass
control yoke
yellow chevron
VOR
multiengine
engine instruments
airplane trim
powerplants
Turn Coordinator/Turn-and-Slip Indicator
multiengine airplane
RPM — revolutions per minute
aviator
rudder trim
overcontrol
yaw axes
helicopter trim
cyclic-centering button
cyclic pressures
primary bank
fundamental skills
instrument cross-check
primary pitch
instrument interpretation
positive control responses
prescribed flightpath
airspeed trend
preplanned headings
fixation
Common Cross-Check Errors
precession error
omission
emphasis
emphasis on a single instrument
Cirrus SR-20
airspeed trend indicator
altimeter trend indicators
CRS
HDG
electronic flight display
MFD — Multifunction display
manifold pressure gauge
slip/skid indicator
VOR/NDB
NDB — nondirectional radio beacon
adjust
NAV frequency window
NAV controls
glideslope/vertical guidance indicator
GPS/NDB
DME tuning window
5-degree increments
digital readouts
bank axis
yaw axis
primary yaw
rudder pedal
instantaneous indication
Garmin G1000
scanning techniques
aileron corrections
airspeed tape
altimeter tape
stabilized airspeed
inset map
trend indicators
rate of climb

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Plain English Meaning

The temperature of the air around the aircraft right now, shown on a gauge in the cockpit.

Full Definition

The temperature of the ambient air surrounding the aircraft, measured by a probe mounted on the airframe and displayed in the cockpit, typically in degrees Celsius. It is used as an input for performance calculations, density altitude, true airspeed computation, and icing assessment.

Context Anchor

Seen on cockpit temperature displays, performance charts, weather discussions, and instrument-flying references that use temperature as an input.

OAT — outside air temperature

Plain English Meaning

Full Definition

Context Anchor

Why Pilots Care

Intuition Check

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