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see also: pavement classification number (PCN)

Fr: indice de résistance de chaussée
PCN ICAO: Abbreviation for: pavement classification number Fr: PCN
PDC Abbreviation for: pre-departure clearance Fr: PDC
penetration turn DND: An arrival procedure involving a turn or series of turns during descent from a cruising altitude that will position the aircraft for a landing during a high-level approach. Fr: virage d’intégration
peripheral station An unstaffed VHF/UHF transmitter/receiver facility used to facilitate direct contact between pilots and controllers. Sometimes these facilities are not equipped with emergency frequencies 121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz.
. abbreviation: PAL
Fr: station périphérique
personal locator beacon NATO: Expression for: emergency locator transmitter (ELT)
photo block An area of Canadian Domestic Airspace (CDA), approximately 30 mi. by 40 mi. in lateral dimensions, that is charted to facilitate flight planning by photo survey operators and that is delineated by quadrangles based on a modified version of the National Topographic System. Fr: bloc photo
PIC Abbreviation for: pilot-in-command
pilot briefing The provision of, or consultation on, meteorological and aeronautical information to assist pilots in pre-flight planning.
. also called: pre-flight pilot briefing
Fr: exposé au pilote
pilot-in-command
The pilot having responsibility and authority for the operation and safety of the aircraft during flight time.
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abbreviation: PIC

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also called: aircraft captain

Fr: commandant de bord
pilots’ automatic telephone weather answering system
An automated telephone answering system providing up-to-date weather information to pilots.
. abbreviation: PATWAS
Fr: système téléphonique automatique de renseignements météorologiques pour les pilotes
pilot weather report
A report by a pilot pertaining to weather conditions encountered in flight.
. abbreviation: PIREP
Fr: compte rendu météorologique de pilote
PINSA Abbreviation for: point-in-space approach Fr: PINSA
PIREP Abbreviation for: pilot weather report Fr: PIREP
pitch Other expression for: overhead break
PLR Canada: Abbreviation for: pavement load rating Fr: PLR
point-in-space approach A helicopter instrument approach procedure (IAP) to a missed approach point (MAP) that is more than 2600 ft from an associated helicopter landing area.
. abbreviation: PINSA
Fr: approche vers un point dans l’espace
point of activation The position, expressed by either a four-letter, four-digit geographical reference (GEOREF) or four-digit latitude and longitude co-ordinates, from which an aircraft departs or is estimated to be along its intended track. Fr: point d’activation