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GPWS

/ˌdʒiˌpiˌdʌbəljuˈɛs/ /ˌdʒiːˌpiːˌdʌbəljuːˈɛs/
noun
GeneralAviation
  1. 1 yer yakınlık ikaz sistemi, yer yakınlık uyarı sistemi countable

Definition (English)

Ground proximity warning system: a system that warns pilots when the aircraft is dangerously close to the ground.

Example Sentences

  1. The GPWS gave a loud "pull up" warning as the aircraft approached the hills.
    Uçak tepelere yaklaşırken GPWS yüksek sesle "pull up" uyarısı verdi.
  2. The GPWS activated during the descent.
    GPWS alçalma sırasında devreye girdi.

Collocations

GPWS warningGPWS alertGPWS callout

Related Words

warningpilotaircraftgroundobstacleaviation

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