Instruments
Terrain Awareness and Warning System(TAWS)
Definition
The generic term for systems including EGPWS that provide terrain awareness. TAWS Class A is required for turbine-powered aircraft with more than six seats. Class B is for smaller aircraft.
Related Terms
Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System(EGPWS)
An advanced GPWS using a worldwide terrain database and GPS position to provide ...
Ground Proximity Warning System(GPWS)
A system that alerts pilots to potential controlled flight into terrain by monit...
Controlled Flight Into Terrain(CFIT)
An accident where an airworthy aircraft is flown into terrain, water, or obstacl...
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