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Intersection (aeronautics)
In
aviation
, an
intersection
is a
virtual
navigational
fix
that helps
aircraft
maintain their
flight plan
. It is usually defined as the
intersection
(in the
geometrical
sense) of two
VOR
radials
. They are usually identified as major airway intersections where aircraft, operating under
instrument flight rules
, often change direction of
flight
while en route. According to the
Federal Aviation Regulations
, some intersections are designated as mandatory reporting points for pilots who are not in radar contact with
air traffic control
.
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