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A warning device incorporated in certain airborne navigation and flight instruments indicating that: a. Instruments are inoperative or otherwise not operating satisfactorily, or b. Signal strength or quality of the rece...

Dictionary Term

FLAG

Definition

  • A warning device incorporated in certain airborne navigation and flight instruments indicating that:
    a. Instruments are inoperative or otherwise not operating satisfactorily, or
    b. Signal strength or quality of the received signal falls below acceptable values.

References

  • Pilot Controller Glossary, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023