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Pilot/Controller Glossary

Q ROUTE

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 `Q' is the designator assigned to published
RNAV routes used by the United States.

QFE

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 The atmospheric pressure at aerodrome elevation (or at runway
threshold).

QNE

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 The barometric pressure used for the standard altimeter setting (29.92
inches Hg.).

QNH

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 The barometric pressure as reported by a particular station.

QUADRANT

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 A quarter part of a circle, centered on a
NAVAID, oriented clockwise from magnetic north as

follows: NE quadrant 000-089, SE quadrant 090-179, SW quadrant 180-269,
NW quadrant 270-359.
QUEUING

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(See STAGING/QUEUING.)

QUICK LOOK

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A feature of the EAS and STARS which provides the controller the
capability to display full

data blocks of tracked aircraft from other control positions.

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