Plain English Meaning

Information that tells you where you are in the sky relative to something you can find on a chart or set in your equipment.

Full Definition

Data provided by navigation instruments or systems that tells the pilot where the aircraft is located relative to a known reference, such as a navigation aid, course, fix, or geographic point.

Context Anchor

Seen in instrument navigation discussions when describing what navigation radios, satellite navigation equipment, and cockpit displays provide to the pilot.