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Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov
- 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.