Pilot-induced oscillation — occurs when the pilot of an aircraft inadvertently commands an often increasing series of corrections in opposite directions, each an attempt to cover the aircraft s reaction to the previous input with an overcorrection in the opposite direction … Wikipedia
Pilot Controlled Lighting — (PCL), also known as Aircraft Radio Control of Aerodrome Lighting (ARCAL) or Pilot Activated Lighting (PAL), is a system which allows aircraft pilots to control the lighting of an airport or airfield s approach lights, runway edge lights, and… … Wikipedia
pilot light — ► NOUN 1) a small gas burner kept alight permanently to light a larger burner when needed. 2) an electric indicator light or control light … English terms dictionary
pilot lamp — noun indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation • Syn: ↑pilot light, ↑indicator lamp • Hypernyms: ↑indicator * * * noun see pilot light 1 * * * an electric lamp, used in association with a control,… … Useful english dictionary
pilot light — noun 1. small auxiliary gas burner that provides a flame to ignite a larger gas burner (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑pilot burner, ↑pilot • Hypernyms: ↑gas burner, ↑gas jet 2. indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in… … Useful english dictionary
pilot — n. & v. n. 1 a person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft. 2 a person qualified to take charge of a ship entering or leaving harbour. 3 (usu. attrib.) an experimental undertaking or test, esp. in advance of a larger one (a pilot… … Useful english dictionary
indicator lamp — noun indicator consisting of a light to indicate whether power is on or a motor is in operation • Syn: ↑pilot light, ↑pilot lamp • Hypernyms: ↑indicator … Useful english dictionary
pilot light — noun Date: circa 1890 1. an indicator light showing where a switch or circuit breaker is located or whether a motor is in operation or power is on called also pilot lamp 2. a small permanent flame used to ignite gas at a burner … New Collegiate Dictionary
pilot lamp — an electric lamp, used in association with a control, which by means of position or color indicates the functioning of the control; an indicator light or a control light. Also called pilot light. [1880 85] * * * … Universalium
pilot lamp — /ˈpaɪlət læmp/ (say puyluht lamp) noun an electric lamp, used in association with a control, which by means of position or colour indicates the functioning of the control; an indicator light or a control light. Also, pilot light …
pilot light — noun 1》 a small gas burner kept alight permanently to light a larger burner when needed, especially on a gas cooker or boiler. 2》 an electric indicator light or control light … English new terms dictionary
