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Navaid

Definition:

A navaid is a navigational aid that provides important information or guidance to pilots and navigators for aircraft or ships.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Meaning 1 - Popular:

In popular usage, navaid refers to any device or system used for navigating and determining the position of an aircraft or ship.

Sample Sentence:

Before takeoff, the pilot relies on navaids such as GPS and radar to navigate through the stormy weather.

Meaning 2 - Local:

In the local context, navaid can specifically refer to a navigation beacon or radio beacon.

Sample Sentence:

The aircraft approached the landing strip using the navaids to maintain the correct glide path.

Related Products:

• Navaid Systems
• Navigation Instruments
• Radio Beacons