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What is a "BEACON"?
In general, a beacon in aviation is defined by ICAO Annex 14 as follows:
Aeronautical beacon. An aeronautical ground light visible
at all azimuths, either continuously or intermittently, to
designate ...
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SID revisions numbers
Yes, that is correct. The number indicates a version of the procedure, and runs from 1 to 9 before cycling back to ...
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Why does ATC assign a SID and then give different instructions after takeoff?
A SID, among other things, is a tool to ease ATC coordinations for departing traffic. For airports with established SIDs, it is common for the tower to be allowed to depart aircraft on the established ...
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